Assume
verbVerb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
“She assumed strange manners”
“The gods assume human or animal form in these fables”
make a pretence of
“She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger”
put clothing on one's body
“The queen assumed the stately robes”
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”
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
“When will the new President assume office?”
Similar:Adoptoccupy or take on
“He assumes the lotus position”
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
“I assume his train was late”
Similar:PresumeType of:AnticipateExpecttake up someone's soul into heaven
“This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven”
Type of:InviteReceivetake on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
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