Assume

verb

/əˈsuːm/

Word Frequency: 41.5

Definitions

1.verbTo authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

"We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry."

2.verbTo take on a position, duty or form

"Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found."

3.verbTo adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate

"He assumed an air of indifference"

4.verbTo receive, adopt (a person)

5.verbTo adopt (an idea or cause)

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