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What is the opposite of abdicating?

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(caring for) Managing or being in charge of
“Most of his time was now spent caring for the vast amount of wealth accumulated over many years of scrupulous saving.”
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Opposite of present participle for to give up a right, position, responsibility, or power
“Whether the baby had been planned or not, Gus would embrace the responsibility of fatherhood one hundred percent.”
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Opposite of present participle for to hand over a right, position or power (to someone else)
“The Price of Prussia will accede to the transfer of power.”
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Opposite of present participle for to stand down from a position of power
“He managed to retain his post as president pro tempore, but the progressives would throw their support behind Ellison.”
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