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 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 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
9 |
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
10 |
To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly. | source: webster1913
11 |
To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due. | source: webster1913
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