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assuming the mantle

assuming the mantle is the present participle and gerund 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.

Noun

assuming the mantle (uncountable)

  1. The act of taking on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

Questions about assuming the mantle

What does assuming the mantle mean?
Assuming the mantle means the act of taking on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.
What is assuming the mantle the present participle and gerund of?
Assuming the mantle is the present participle and gerund of assume the mantle.
What part of speech is assuming the mantle?
Assuming the mantle is a noun.

Words near assuming the mantle in the dictionary

  1. assumes the position
  2. assumest
  3. assumeth
  4. assuming
  5. assuming room temperature
  6. assuming the mantle
  7. assuming the position
  8. assumingly
  9. assumingness
  10. assumings
  11. assumpsit

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