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Definition of 'take over' Verb
- seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
Synonyms: assume usurp seize arrogate - take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"
Synonyms: assume adopt take on - free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
Synonyms: relieve - take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
Synonyms: bear accept assume - take over ownership of; of corporations and companies
Synonyms: buy out buy up - do over; "They would like to take it over again"
Synonyms: repeat - take up and practice as one's own
Synonyms: adopt borrow take up - take up, as of debts or payments; "absorb the costs for something"
Synonyms: absorb
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