assume in English dictionary

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    Meanings and definitions of "assume"

    • To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
    • To take on a position or duty.
    • To adopt an idea or cause.
    • verb
      To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
    • verb
      To take on a position, duty or form.
    • verb
      To adopt a feigned quality or manner.
    • verb
      To receive or adopt.
    • verb
      To adopt an idea or cause.
    • To interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression.
    • assume (e.g. a shape)
    • to suppose to be true
    • take on a position
    • adopt an idea
    • To accept without verification or proof.
    • assume (responsibility)
    • assume (attitude)
    • Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force.
    • To regard as a possible hypothesis.
    • To take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person.
    • To take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities.
    • To take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.
    • verb
      make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
    • verb
      occupy or take on; "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose"
    • verb
      put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans"
    • verb
      seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "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"
    • verb
      take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
    • verb
      take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
    • verb
      take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"
    • verb
      take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late"
    • verb
      take up someone's soul into heaven; "This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven"

    Synonyms of "assume" in English dictionary

    acquire, bear, invite are the top synonyms of "assume" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of assume

    • assume ( third-person singular simple present assumes, present participle assuming, simple past and past participle assumed)
    • assume (third-person singular simple present assumes, present participle assuming, simple past and past participle assumed)
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