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(figuratively, with of) To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

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assume the mantle

Source Word

assume the mantle

Verb

figuratively with "of"

(figuratively, with "of") To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

Japanese Meaning

特定の役割や地位を引き継ぎ、その責任や義務を担うこと / ある立場に就くことで、その役割と伴う責任を受け入れること

After the founder retired, Maria was asked to assume the mantle of chief curator, overseeing acquisitions and public programs.

創設者が引退した後、マリアは収蔵品の獲得や公共プログラムの監督などの責任を伴う主任キュレーターの役割を引き受けるよう求められた。

Sense（1）

(figuratively, with "of") To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

assumes the mantle

（ present singular third-person ）

assuming the mantle

（ participle present ）

assumed the mantle

（ participle past ）

assumed the mantle

（ past ）