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11Assume — As*sume , v. i. 1. To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due. Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) To undertake, as by a promise. Burrill. [1913 Webster] …
12assume a character — index impersonate Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
13assume a fighting attitude — index defy Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
14assume a lofty bearing — index patronize (condescend toward) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
15assume a mask — index camouflage Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
16assume a patronizing air — index condescend (patronize) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
17assume a pattern — index crystallize Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
18assume a risk — index speculate (chance), underwrite Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
19assume authority — index federalize (place under federal control), hold (possess) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
20assume command — index govern, hijack, hold (possess), preside, usurp Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …