assumes

1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proofExamples: "I assume his train was late"Synonyms: assume, presume, take for granted

2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilitiesExamples: "When will the new President assume office?"Synonyms: adopt, assume, take on, take over

3. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspectExamples: "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"Synonyms: acquire, adopt, assume, take, take on

4. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another personExamples: "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"Synonyms: accept, assume, bear, take over

5. occupy or take onExamples: "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"Synonyms: assume, strike, take, take up

6. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possessionExamples: "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"Synonyms: arrogate, assume, seize, take over, usurp