English to English
verb
- 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.
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables.
source: WordNet 3.0
- take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
When will the new President assume office?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- accept as a challenge
I'll tackle this difficult task.
source: WordNet 3.0
- admit into a group or community
Accept students for graduate study.
We'll have to vote on whether or not to admit a new member.
source: WordNet 3.0
- contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Princeton plays Yale this weekend.
Charlie likes to play Mary.
source: WordNet 3.0
