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  1. verb
    make a pretence of
    "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"

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  2. verb
    put clothing on one's body
    "The queen assumed the stately robes"

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  3. verb
    take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

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  4. 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"
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  5. verb
    take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
    "She assumed strange manners" "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"

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  6. verb
    take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
    "When will the new President assume office?"

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  7. verb
    occupy or take on
    "He assumes the lotus position"

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  8. verb
    take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
    "I assume his train was late"
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  9. verb
    take up someone's soul into heaven
    "This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven"
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