Synset

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
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acquire

adopt

assume

take

take on

sample sentences

"His voice took on a sad tone"
"The story took a new turn"
"he adopted an air of superiority"
"She assumed strange manners"
"The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"