assume
(verb)
verb
1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
- I assume his train was late
Similar word(s): presume
Definition categories: cognition, anticipate, expect
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
- When will the new President assume office?
Similar word(s): adopt
Definition categories: social
3. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
- She assumed strange manners
- The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
Similar word(s): acquire, adopt, take
Definition categories: change
4. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Definition categories: possession, take
5. occupy or take on
- He assumes the lotus position
Definition categories: motion, move
6. 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
Similar word(s): arrogate, seize, usurp
Definition categories: possession, take
7. make a pretence of
- She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
Similar word(s): feign, sham, simulate
Definition categories: creation, act, dissemble, pretend
8. take up someone's soul into heaven
- This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven
Definition categories: contact, invite, receive
9. put clothing on one's body
- The queen assumed the stately robes
Definition categories: body, dress
Sentences with assume as a verb:
- We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
- Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.