assume
Verbs
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(v) take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
- I assume his train was late
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(v) take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
- When will the new President assume office?
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(v) 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
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(v) take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
- I'll accept the charges
- She agreed to bear the responsibility
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(v) occupy or take on
- 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
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(v) 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
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(v) make a pretence of
- She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
- he feigned sleep
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(v) take up someone's soul into heaven
- This is the day when May was assumed into heaven
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(v) 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