take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; I assume his train was late

[ Syn: presume , take for granted ]

take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; When will the new President assume office?

[ Syn: adopt , take on , take over ]

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

[ Syn: acquire , adopt , take on , take ]

take on as ones own the expenses or debts of another person; Ill accept the charges; She agreed to bear the responsibility

[ Syn: bear , take over , accept ]

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

[ Syn: take , strike , take up ]

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as ones 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

[ Syn: usurp , seize , take over , arrogate ]

make a pretence of; She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger; he feigned sleep

[ Syn: simulate , sham , feign ]

take up someone's soul into heaven; This is the day when May was assumed into heaven'

put clothing on ones 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

[ Syn: wear , put on , get into , don ]