assume the role

VERB

play-act

Synonyms

WEAK

act counterfeit dissemble fake feign imagine imitate impersonate make as if make believe make out like make up masquerade mimic play portray pose purport put on put on a front put on airs put on an act represent reproduce sham simulate suppose

VERB

pretend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imitate impersonate purport suppose

STRONG

act imagine masquerade mimic play playact portray pose represent reproduce

WEAK

make as if make believe make out like make up put on a front put on airs put on an act

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be original differ oppose reverse

STRONG

stop

WEAK

be honest tell the truth

Example Sentences

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The country’s Supreme Court ruled that Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s vice president, must assume the role of acting president.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 4, 2026

Martin Murray, who was Cooper's deputy, will assume the role of leader on an interim basis.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

Leach had already been selected to assume the role permanently on Jan. 1, 2026, as part of a succession plan.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

Randolph Murdaugh Sr. was the first in the family to assume the role in 1920.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

“We must assume the role of Questing Beast and be hunted ourselves.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

assume the role

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