Assume

Verb

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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