v. t. | 1. | To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly. |
2. | To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively. | |
3. | To pretend to possess; to take in appearance. | |
4. | To receive or adopt. | |
v. i. | 1. | To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due. |
2. | (Law) To undertake, as by a promise. |