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v. - Take on again, as after a time lapse.

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Usage examples (34)
  • Verb (used with object) : to assume that everyone wants peace. ,to assume an obligation. ,to assume the office of treasurer. ,He assumed the style of...
  • 'Daughter, quit that strange shape, and re-assume thine own.'
  • Cuban officials insist he's recovering and will re-assume the presidency.
  • Reflection raised a Determination to re-assume the Corpus Juris, or Rather
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