assume
Example Sentences
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On Sunday morning, Iranian state television formally confirmed Khamenei's death, before swiftly announcing the formation of a temporary council of three men to assume executive authority.
From BBC
Hassan Khomeini, grandson of the Islamic Republic’s founder, has assumed a prominent public role in recent months, even appearing in place of Khamenei at an annual air force ceremony.
Don’t assume knowledge of these things, but make them explicit.
Then, assuming his career does not fall off a cliff: Cooperstown.
From Los Angeles Times
In Teddy's mind, Michelle has assumed a powerful position on Earth, which her alien race is exploiting for its own ends.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
