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assumes the mantle

assumes the mantle is the third-person singular simple present indicative of assume the mantle.

Meaning of assume the mantle

Verb

assume the mantle (third-person singular simple present assumes the mantle, present participle assuming the mantle, simple past and past participle assumed the mantle)

  1. (idiomatic) To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

Questions about assumes the mantle

What is assumes the mantle the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Assumes the mantle is the third-person singular simple present indicative of assume the mantle.

Words near assumes the mantle in the dictionary

  1. assuments
  2. assumer
  3. assumers
  4. assumes
  5. assumes room temperature
  6. assumes the mantle
  7. assumes the position
  8. assumest
  9. assumeth
  10. assuming
  11. assuming room temperature

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