-
![]()
src: wikipedia
- Definition
-
- assume :take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
- I assume his train was late
- assume :take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
- When will the new President assume office?
- assume :take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
- His voice took on a sad tone|The story took a new turn|he adopted an air of superiority|She assumed strange manners|The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
- assume :take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
- I'll accept the charges|She agreed to bear the responsibility
- assume :occupy or take on
- He assumes the lotus position|She took her seat on the stage|We took our seats in the orchestra|She took up her position behind the tree|strike a pose
- assume :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|he usurped my rights|She seized control of the throne after her husband died
- assume :make a pretence of
- She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger|he feigned sleep
- assume :take up someone's soul into heaven
- This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven