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