"I assume his train was late"
"When will the new President assume office?"
"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"
"I'll accept the charges" "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
"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" "strike a pose"
"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"
"She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger" "he feigned sleep"
"This is the day when May was assumed into heaven"
"What should I wear today?" "He put on his best suit for the wedding" "The princess donned a long blue dress" "The queen assumed the stately robes" "He got into his jeans"