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to assume
01
put clothing on one's body
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to think that something is true without having proof or evidence
03
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
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to take or begin to have power or responsibility
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take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
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occupy or take on
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take up someone's soul into heaven
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make a pretence of
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to seize power by the use of force and without the right to do so
Example
The actor assumed the guise of a detective for his latest role in the crime thriller.
With the chancellor's absence, the vice chancellor assumes leadership responsibilities.
The governor-elect will assume office next month.
Additive models in statistics assume that the response variable is a linear combination of predictors and error terms.
During the principal's leave, the vice principal assumed a vicarious position, overseeing daily school operations.
