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English to English verb
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seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession |  | Example: 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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take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities | | Example: When will the new President assume office?
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free someone temporarily from his or her obligations | | source: wordnet30
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take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person | | Example: I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility
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take over ownership of; of corporations and companies | | source: wordnet30
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do over | | Example: They would like to take it over again
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take up and practice as one's own | | source: wordnet30
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take up, as of debts or payments | | Example: absorb the costs for something
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