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