Open English Wordnet
Verbs
(v)assume, usurp, seize, take over, arrogateseize 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” (v)bear, take over, accept, assumetake on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person“I'll accept the charges”,
“She agreed to bear the responsibility” (v)absorb, take overtake up, as of debts or payments“absorb the costs for something”