assume

Verb (9)

1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof“I assume his train was late”Synonyms: presumetake for granted
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities“When will the new President assume office?”Synonyms: adopttake ontake over
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”Synonyms: acquireadopttake ontake
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”Synonyms: beartake overaccept
5. 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”Synonyms: takestriketake up
6. 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”Synonyms: usurpseizetake overarrogate
7. make a pretence of“She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger”“he feigned sleep”Synonyms: simulateshamfeign
8. take up someone's soul into heaven“This is the day when May was assumed into heaven”
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”Synonyms: wearput onget intodon