Assume \ə-'süm\ verb
to take for granted or without proof
to try on or wear something
to take upon oneself, to place oneself in
to pretend to have or be; feign

What is the meaning of the word assume in this sentence?

Hans Fischer will assume the office of Chancellor in the month of April.

Hans Fischer will assume the office of Chancellor in the month of April.
A.
definition 3
B.
definition 2
C.
definition 4
D.
definition 1

A. Definition 3.

Explanation:

If you plug in the definition in the place of assume, #3 is the only one that makes sense. (And also I just already knew it was #3.)

- "about the claims : -

making a claim is just a fancy way of saying that you're stating your main point.' claims are not just opinions. a claim tells what you think is true about a topic based on your knowledge .

about the country claims : -

a counterclaim is just the opposite of a claim. counterclaims are also provable and supportable by reasons and evidence. not just, 'because i said so.' when you're planning an argument, you need to know what the counterclaim might be so that you can make sure that you disprove it with your reasons and evidence your research." - (catherineroberts)

i think that the answer is substandard.