assume

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

“I assume his train was late”

take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

“When will the new President assume office?”

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”

take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

“I'll accept the charges”

“She agreed to bear the responsibility”

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”

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”