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. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities When will the new President assume office? |
verb. free someone temporarily from his or her obligations |
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. take over ownership of; of corporations and companies |
verb. do over They would like to take it over again |
verb. take up and practice as one's own |
verb. take up, as of debts or payments absorb the costs for something |
