Assume Meaning

There are 9 meaning(s) for word Assume

Meaning 1 : make a pretence of

    Example : She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger

    Synonyms : feign,  sham,  simulate
Meaning 2 : put clothing on one's body

    Example : The queen assumed the stately robes

    Synonyms : don,  get into,  put on,  wear
Meaning 3 : take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

    Synonyms : accept,  bear,  take over
Meaning 4 : seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

    Example : He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town

    Synonyms : arrogate,  seize,  take over,  usurp
Meaning 5 : take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

    Example : She assumed strange manners,The gods assume human or animal form in these fables

    Synonyms : acquire,  adopt,  take,  take on
Meaning 6 : take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

    Example : When will the new President assume office?

    Synonyms : adopt,  take on,  take over
Meaning 7 : occupy or take on

    Example : He assumes the lotus position

    Synonyms : strike,  take,  take up
Meaning 8 : take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

    Example : I assume his train was late

    Synonyms : presume,  take for granted
Meaning 9 : take up someone's soul into heaven

    Example : This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven