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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If the sitting governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, then the lieutenant governor would assume the role.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

Ryder said Sanchez, who has been chairman and CEO since 2013, will assume the role of executive chairman on that date, with Diez joining the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 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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