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English to English verb
| 1 |
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof |
• I assume his train was late
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities |
• When will the new President assume office?
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect |
• 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
| 4 |
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person |
• 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 |
• 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
| 8 |
take up someone's soul into heaven |
• This is the day when May was assumed into heaven
source: wordnet30
| 9 |
put clothing on one's body |
• 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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