assume, usurp, seize, take over, arrogate: 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"
assume, adopt, take on, take over: take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities "When will the new President assume office?"
take over, relieve: free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
bear, take over, accept, assume: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person "I'll accept the charges", "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
take over, buy out, buy up: take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
repeat, take over: do over "They would like to take it over again"
