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