Assume (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 4
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".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 5
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 6
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".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 7
Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 8
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 9
Take up someone's soul into heaven; "This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.