assume
Verb
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is a type of: anticipate, expect - regard something as probable or likelysubtypes: presuppose, suppose - take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehandsame as: presume, take for granted
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is a type of: take office - assume an office, duty, or titlesubtypes: resume - assume anew
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is a type of: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original naturesubtypes: re-assume - take on again, as after a time lapse
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is a type of: take - take into one's possessionsubtypes: carry the can, face the music - accept the unpleasant consequences of one's actions
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is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
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is a type of: take - take by forcesubtypes:
- annex - take (territory) as if by conquest
- appropriate, capture, conquer, seize - take possession of by force, as after an invasion
- preoccupy - occupy or take possession of beforehand or before another or appropriate for use in advance
- hijack - seize control of
- raid - take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock
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referred to in: christian religion, christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
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is a type of: dress, get dressed - put on clothessubtypes:
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