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ASSUME

(verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Assume.

How to pronounce assume:

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Assume - as a verb

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

Example: "I assume his train was late"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
presumetake for granted
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipateexpect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Example: "When will the new president assume office?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adopttake ontake over
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take office
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

Example: "His voice took on a sad tone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquireadopttaketake on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "I'll accept the charges"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceptbeartake over
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Occupy or take on

Example: "He assumes the lotus position"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
striketake

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 (Exact Relations)
arrogateseizetake overusurp
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a pretence of

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feignshamsimulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actdissemblepretend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take up someone's soul into heaven

Example: "This is the day when mary was assumed into heaven"

Put clothing on one's body

Example: "What should i wear today?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
donget intowear
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dressget dressed
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Don't assume that I will always be available to help you."
"I assume he is busy because he hasn't replied to my message."
"Let's assume that the meeting starts at 9 o'clock."
"She often assumes a defensive attitude when someone criticizes her."
"I assume responsibility for the mistake and will fix it."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSUME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assume is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSUME has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ASSUME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assume is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSUME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ASSUME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assume is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSUME has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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