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Takes on or assumes (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

adopts

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'takes on' is the first definition.
('adopt' can be a synonym of 'take on')

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

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

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.
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