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take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof;
"I assume his train was late"
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take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities;
"When will the new President assume office?"
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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"
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take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person;
"I'll accept the charges"
"She agreed to bear the responsibility"
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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"
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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"
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make a pretence of;
"She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"
"he feigned sleep"
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take up someone's soul into heaven;
"This is the day when May was assumed into heaven"
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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"
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