"assume the mantle" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: assumes the mantle [present, singular, third-person], assuming the mantle [participle, present], assumed the mantle [participle, past], assumed the mantle [past]
Etymology: From the act of putting on particular robes of office. Head templates: {{en-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, with "of") To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities. Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: take up the mantle, pick up the mantle Related terms: carry the mantle
    Sense id: en-assume_the_mantle-en-verb-6-IqD1kW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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