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assume
put clothing on one's body
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verb
put clothing on one's body
“What should I wear today?”
verb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
“His voice took on a sad tone”
verb
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
“I assume his train was late”
verb
take up someone's soul into heaven
“This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven”
verb
make a pretence of
“She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger”
verb
occupy or take on
“He assumes the lotus position”
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”
verb
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
“I'll accept the charges”
verb
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
“When will the new President assume office?”
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Example Sentences
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
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
I assume his train was late
This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
he feigned sleep
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
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
I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility
When will the new President assume office?
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