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assume (v):
put clothing on one's body
Samples
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

assume (v):
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Samples
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

assume (v):
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Samples
I assume his train was late

assume (v):
take up someone's soul into heaven
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This is the day when May was assumed into heaven

assume (v):
make a pretence of
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She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger.
he feigned sleep

assume (v):
occupy or take on
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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

assume (v):
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Samples
I'll accept the charges.
She agreed to bear the responsibility

assume (v):
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
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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

assume (v):
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
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When will the new President assume office?

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