Definition

To take on or adopt something again, such as a role or responsibility.

Example

After the meeting, she decided to reassume her position as team leader.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard that Sarah wants to reassume her old job at the cafe?

Yeah, I saw her post about it on social media.

I think it's great that she's willing to reassume her role; she loved it there.

Definitely! It suits her personality so well.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reassume → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "assumere" (meaning to take up). The word means to take up again or to assume responsibility once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'taking up again' — 're-' means again, and 'assumere' means to take up.

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