assume (v)
acquire (v)
adopt#1 (v)
take on (v)
take#1 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
examples 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
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym change
Hyponym re-assume
Incoming links
Hyponym change
Hypernym re-assume

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