assume

/əsˈum/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
“I assume his train was late”
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
“When will the new President assume office?”
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
“His voice took on a sad tone”
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
“I'll accept the charges”
occupy or take on
“He assumes the lotus position”
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”
make a pretence of
“She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger”
take up someone's soul into heaven
“This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven”
put clothing on one's body
“What should I wear today?”

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