Bore took it (7)
I believe the answer is:
assumed
'bore' is the definition.
(assume can mean to bear or take on)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for assumed that I've seen before include "Falsely adopted" , "Seized" , "Took (control)" , "Bogus" , "Took upon oneself" .)