v. a.
1.
Take, undertake, take on, take upon one's self, be willing to bear, become responsible for.
2.
Affect, feign, counterfeit, simulate, pretend to, put on.
3.
Arrogate, usurp, claim unduly, make unjust pretensions to.
4.
Beg, suppose, presuppose, imply, consider as true, take for granted.