Words Like ARROGATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ARROGATE.

16 Alternative Words Similar to arrogate

1 Claim Verb      Synonym Words Like Claim
2 Arrogate Verb      Synonym Words Like Arrogate
3 Assign Verb      Synonym Words Like Assign
4 Assume Verb      Synonym Words Like Assume
5 Usurp Verb      Synonym Words Like Usurp
6 Seize Verb      Synonym Words Like Seize
7 Bespeak Verb      Synonym Words Like Bespeak
8 Quest Verb      Synonym Words Like Quest
9 Request Verb      Synonym Words Like Request
10 Take Verb      Synonym Words Like Take
11 Forfeit Verb      Antonym Words Like Forfeit
12 Pretend Verb      Hyponym Words Like Pretend
13 Appropriate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Appropriate
14 Conquer Verb      Hyponym Words Like Conquer
15 Capture Verb      Hyponym Words Like Capture
16 Annex Verb      Hyponym Words Like Annex

4 examples of arrogate

1 the pope arrogated dominion over kings
2 Mr. Smith claims special tax exemptions because he is a foreign resident
3 he usurped my rights
4 She seized control of the throne after her husband died

10 definitions of arrogate

1 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.
2 make undue claims to having
3 demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to
4 seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
5 To take or claim for oneself without right; appropriate: Presidents who have arrogated the power of Congress to declare war. See Synonyms at appropriate.
6 To ascribe on behalf of another in an unwarranted manner.
7 To claim or demand unduly or presumptuously; lay claim to in an overbearing manner: as, to arrogate power or dignity to one's self.
8 To lay claim to on behalf of another: as, to arrogate to the crown the privilege of issuing writs.
9 In Roman law, same as adrogate.
10 To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right.
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