1. arrogate, claim, lay claim

demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to

Example Sentences:
'He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter'
'Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident'

Synonyms

• claim
• lay claim

2. arrogate, assign

make undue claims to having

Synonyms

• assign

3. arrogate, assume, seize, take over, usurp

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Example Sentences:
'He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town'
'he usurped my rights'
'She seized control of the throne after her husband died'

Synonyms

• assume
• seize
• take over
• usurp