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Assume

əˈsjuːm

Assume definitions

verb

Inflections:

assume assumed assumes assuming

suppose to be the case, without proof

"topics which assume detailed knowledge of local events"

Synonyms:
presume suppose take it take for granted take as read take it as given presuppose conjecture surmise conclude come to the conclusion deduce infer draw the inference reckon reason guess imagine think fancy suspect expect accept believe be of the opinion understand be given to understand gather glean
take or begin to have (power or responsibility)

"he assumed full responsibility for all organizational work"

Synonyms:
accept shoulder bear undertake take on take up take on oneself manage handle deal with get to grips with turn one's hand to
- seize (power or control)
  
  "the rebels assumed control of the capital"
begin to have (a specified quality, appearance, or extent)

"militant activity had assumed epidemic proportions"

Synonyms:
acquire take on adopt come to have
- take on or adopt (a manner or identity), sometimes falsely
  
  "Oliver assumed an expression of penitence"