Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

assume the mantle

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.57 in modern English

Syllables
as-sume the -man-tle
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

Etymology

From the act of putting on particular robes of office.

Inflected Forms

assumes the mantle (present, singular) assuming the mantle (participle, present) assumed the mantle (participle, past) assumed the mantle (past)

Phrases

carry the mantle

Frequently Paired Words

carry the mantle

Synonyms

take up the mantle pick up the mantle

Questions

What does assume the mantle mean?
To take on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.
Where does assume the mantle come from?
From the act of putting on particular robes of office.

How to pronounce assume the mantle

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