take over vs assume

take over and assume both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
take over	No	No	Yes	No
assume	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take over and assume are synonyms defined as:

take over and assume: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

Other synonyms of take over include accept, bear.

As verbs, take over and assume are synonyms defined as:

take over and assume: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Other synonyms of take over include arrogate, seize, usurp.

As verbs, take over and assume are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of take over include adopt, take on.

take over (verb)	assume (verb)
take up, as of debts or payments	put clothing on one's body
take over ownership of; of corporations and companies	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
take up and practice as one's own	take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person	take up someone's soul into heaven
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession	make a pretence of
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations	occupy or take on
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities	seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
do over	take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
	take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities