· 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"

Synonym(s): assume, usurp, seize, arrogate

Hypernym(s): take

· take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"

Synonym(s): assume, adopt, take_on

Hypernym(s): take_office

· free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

Synonym(s): relieve

Hypernym(s): free, discharge

· take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"

Synonym(s): bear, accept, assume

Hypernym(s): take

· take over ownership of; of corporations and companies

Synonym(s): buy_out, buy_up

Hypernym(s): buy, purchase

· do over; "They would like to take it over again"

Synonym(s): repeat

Hypernym(s): act, move

· take up and practice as one's own

Synonym(s): adopt, borrow, take_up

Hypernym(s): accept, take, have

· take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"

Synonym(s): absorb

Hypernym(s): fund