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   as·sume

   /əˈso͞om/

   verb

   • 1. suppose to be the case, without proof: "it is reasonable to assume that such changes have significant social effects" Similar presumesupposetake ittake for grantedtake as readtake it as givenpresupposeconjecturesurmiseconcludecome to the conclusiondeduceinferdraw the inferencereckonreasonguessimaginethinkfancysuspectexpectacceptbelievebe of the opinionunderstandbe given to understandgathergleanfigureformal:opinearchaic:ween
   • 2. take or begin to have (power or responsibility): "he assumed full responsibility for all organizational work" Similar acceptshoulderbearundertaketake ontake uptake on oneselfmanagehandledeal withget to grips withturn one's hand to
   • ▪ seize (power or control): "the rebels assumed control of the capital" Similar seizetaketake possession oftake overtake awayappropriatecommandeerexpropriateconfiscaterequisitionhijackwrestusurppreemptarrogate to oneselfhelp oneself toclaimlay claim to
   • 3. take on (a specified quality, appearance, or extent): "militant activity had assumed epidemic proportions" Similar acquiretake onadoptcome to have
   • ▪ take on or adopt (a manner or identity), sometimes falsely: "Oliver assumed an expression of penitence" Similar feignfakeput onsimulatecounterfeitshamaffectadoptimpersonate

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin assumere, from ad- ‘towards’ + sumere ‘take’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. assumable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   ASSUME definition: 1. to accept something to be true without question or proof: 2. to pretend to have a different…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : to take to or upon oneself : undertake. assume responsibility. b. : to place oneself in. assume a position. 2. : seize, usurp. assume control. 3. : to pretend to have or be : feign. assumed an air of confidence in spite of her nervousness. 4. : to take as granted or true : suppose. I assume he'll be there. 5.

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   Assume definition: to take for granted or without proof. See examples of ASSUME used in a sentence.

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   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”

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASSUME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. to take for granted; accept without proof; suppose 2. to take upon oneself; undertake or take on or over (a.... Click for more definitions.

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   ASSUME meaning: 1. to accept something to be true without question or proof: 2. to pretend to have a different…. Learn more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › assumeAssume - definition of assume by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To take for granted; suppose: The study assumes that prices will rise. 2. a. To take upon oneself (a duty or obligation): assume responsibility; assume another's debts. b. To undertake the duties of (an office): assumed the presidency. 3. a.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishassume verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of assume verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    assume meaning, definition, what is assume: to think that something is true, althoug...: Learn more.

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    assume. verb. /əˈsum/ Verb Forms. to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it assume (that)… It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. it is assumed (that)…