“assume”

Definitions

• verb

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

  Synonyms: presume, take for granted, accept, accroach, acquire, act, admit, adopt, affect, affirm, allegorize, allow

  • Example:“I assume his train was late.”

• verb

  take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

  Synonyms: adopt, take on, take over

  • Example:“When will the new President assume office?”

• verb

  take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

  Synonyms: acquire, adopt, take on, take

  • Example:“His voice took on a sad tone.”
  • Example:“The story took a new turn.”

• verb

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

  Synonyms: bear, take over, accept

  • Example:“I'll accept the charges.”
  • Example:“She agreed to bear the responsibility.”

• verb

  occupy or take on

  Synonyms: take, strike, take up

  • Example:“He assumes the lotus position.”
  • Example:“She took her seat on the stage.”

• verb

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

  Synonyms: usurp, seize, take over, arrogate

  • Example:“He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town.”
  • Example:“He usurped my rights.”