assume
verb
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
“I assume his train was late”
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
“When will the new President assume office?”
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
“His voice took on a sad tone”
“The story took a new turn”
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
“I'll accept the charges”
“She agreed to bear the responsibility”
occupy or take on
“He assumes the lotus position”
“She took her seat on the stage”
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”
make a pretence of
“She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger”
“he feigned sleep”
take up someone's soul into heaven
“This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven”
put clothing on one's body
“What should I wear today?”
“He put on his best suit for the wedding”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University