assuming the mantle

noun

The act of taking on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of assume the mantle
nounassuming the mantle (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe act of taking on a specific role or position, along with any associated responsibilities.
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APA

assuming the mantle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/assuming%20the%20mantle

MLA

“assuming the mantle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/assuming%20the%20mantle. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “assuming the mantle,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/assuming%20the%20mantle.

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