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assume the role of

VERB
represent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mean perform produce serve serve as show speak for
STRONG
be betoken body copy embody enact epitomize equal equate exemplify exhibit express factor imitate impersonate personify reproduce stage substitute typify
WEAK
act as act as broker act for act in place of appear as be agent for be attorney for be proxy for buy for correspond to do business for emblematize hold office play the part put on sell for stand for steward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
refuse
STRONG
be original differ imbalance oppose reverse stop

Example Sentences

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The U.K. defense company said Holt, who is currently the CEO of its nuclear sector, will assume the role of deputy CEO and join the board in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

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

Renaudin will be replaced by Aaron Martin, who will initially joined the company in January as president of Medicare Advantage and will assume the role of president of the insurance segment on Renaudin’s retirement.

From Barron's • Dec. 16, 2025

Ramaphosa first tried to assume the role of peacemaker in 2023 when he led a delegation of African leaders to both Kyiv and Moscow in an attempt to mediate an end to the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

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

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