Assume (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), as·sumed, as·sum·ing.
  1. to take for granted or without proof: to assume that everyone wants peace.
  2. to take upon oneself; undertake: to assume an obligation.
  3. to take over the duties or responsibilities of: to assume the office of treasurer.
  4. to take on (a particular character, quality, mode of life, etc.); adopt: He assumed the style of an aggressive go-getter.
  5. to take on; be invested or endowed with: The situation assumed a threatening character.
  6. to pretend to have or be; feign: to assume a humble manner.
  7. to appropriate or arrogate; seize; usurp: to assume a right to oneself; to assume control.
  8. to take upon oneself (the debts or obligations of another).
  9. to take into relation or association; adopt.
verb (used without object), as·sumed, as·sum·ing.
  1. to take something for granted; presume.
verb (tr)
  1. to take for granted; accept without proof; suppose
  2. to take upon oneself; undertake or take on or over (a position, responsibility, etc)
  3. to pretend to; feign
  4. to take or put on; adopt
  5. to appropriate or usurp (power, control, etc); arrogate
  6. (of God) to take up (the soul of a believer) into heaven
Assume (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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