English to English
verb
- take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
I assume his train was late.
source: WordNet 3.0
- take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
When will the new President assume office?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
I'll accept the charges.
She agreed to bear the responsibility.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make a pretence of
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger.
He feigned sleep.
source: WordNet 3.0
- take up someone's soul into heaven
This is the day when May was assumed into heaven.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
source: Webster 1913
- To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [asiúm] Kumuha; umarì ng sa ibá; kanyahin; maghinalà
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
