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English to English verb
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take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof |  | Example: I assume his train was late
source: wordnet30
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take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities | | Example: When will the new President assume office?
source: wordnet30
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take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect | | Example: His voice took on a sad tone
The story took a new turn
he adopted an air of superiority
She assumed strange manners
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
source: wordnet30
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take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person | | Example: I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility
source: wordnet30
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occupy or take on | | Example: He assumes the lotus position
She took her seat on the stage
We took our seats in the orchestra
She took up her position behind the tree
strike a pose
source: wordnet30
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seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession | | Example: He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
he usurped my rights
She seized control of the throne after her husband died
source: wordnet30
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make a pretence of | | Example: She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
he feigned sleep
source: wordnet30
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take up someone's soul into heaven | | Example: This is the day when May was assumed into heaven
source: wordnet30
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put clothing on one's body | | Example: What should I wear today?
He put on his best suit for the wedding
The princess donned a long blue dress
The queen assumed the stately robes
He got into his jeans
source: wordnet30
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To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly. | | source: webster1913
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To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due. | | source: webster1913
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