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assume the role

VERB

play-act

Synonyms

WEAK

act counterfeit dissemble fake feign imagine imitate impersonate make as if make believe make out like make up masquerade mimic play portray pose purport put on put on a front put on airs put on an act represent reproduce sham simulate suppose

VERB

pretend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imitate impersonate purport suppose

STRONG

act imagine masquerade mimic play playact portray pose represent reproduce

WEAK

make as if make believe make out like make up put on a front put on airs put on an act

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be original differ oppose reverse

STRONG

stop

WEAK

be honest tell the truth

Example Sentences

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If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor would assume the role.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The U.K. defense company said Holt, who is currently the CEO of its nuclear sector, will assume the role of deputy CEO and join the board in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The country’s Supreme Court ruled that Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s vice president, must assume the role of acting president.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 4, 2026

Leach had already been selected to assume the role permanently on Jan. 1, 2026, as part of a succession plan.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

“We must assume the role of Questing Beast and be hunted ourselves.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

assume the role

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