assume (Meaning)

Wordnet

assume (v)

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

occupy or take on

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

make a pretence of

take up someone's soul into heaven

put clothing on one's body

Webster

assume (v. t.)

To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.

To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.

To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.

To receive or adopt.

Webster

assume (v. i.)

To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.

To undertake, as by a promise.

FAQs About the word assume

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof, take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities, take on a certain form, attribute, o

shoulder,accept, undertake, bear, take over,embrace, adopt, accede, indorse, espouse

decline, refuse, disown, decline, reject, disavow, retract, avoid, disown, repudiate

Let's not assume that everything will go according to plan; we need to prepare for contingencies.

It's unwise to assume that he will always be available to help you out.

Don't assume she knows what you're talking about; provide clear explanations.

We can't just assume that the problem will resolve itself; we need to take action.