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Assumes, takes up (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adopts

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'assumes' is the first definition.
('adopt' can be a synonym of 'assume')

'takes up' is the second definition.
('adopt' can be a synonym of 'take up')

(Other definitions for adopts that I've seen before include "Legally takes on (child)" , "Approves or accepts, a motion or accounts" , "Takes as heir or representative" , "Takes into one's family legally" , "Takes or uses as one's own" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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