arrogate

Verb

Meaning

To assume, or claim as one's own, unduly, proudly, or presumptuously; to make undue claims to, from vanity or baseless pretensions to right or merit; as, the pope arrogated dominion over kings.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

claim assume assign seize usurp lay claim ell take annex requisition demand accept appropriate assumed secure
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Antonyms

allow give actual appropriate resign appreciate
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Hypernyms

take claim request quest bespeak lay claim

Hyponyms

annex requisition appropriate capture raid assign

Related terms

arrogance arrogant arrogation

Phrases with the word

to arrogate arrogate to oneself

Derivatives

arrogated arrogating

Examples

The human and fallible should not arrogate a power with which the divine and perfect alone can be safely intrusted. Charlotte Brontë

He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town Source: Internet

he usurped my rights Source: Internet

She seized control of the throne after her husband died Source: Internet

He claimed his suitcases at the airline counter Source: Internet

Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

arrogant self-focus arrogantly arrogantness arrogate to oneself arrogated arrogation