Both Uses of
assume
in
Mansfield Park
- ...it took me by surprise, as I had not the smallest suspicion of your acting having assumed so serious a character.
Chpt 19 *assumed = taken on or adopted
- I believe our evenings are rather returned to what they were, than assuming a new character.
Chpt 21assuming = taking on or adopting
Definition:
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(assume as in: She assumed a false identity) to take on (adopt, wear, strike a pose or appearance of) -- often while pretending or disguising