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assume

/əˈsum/

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What does assume mean?

verb

  1. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
  2. To take on a position, duty or form.
  3. To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate.
More meanings (2)

verb

  1. To receive, adopt (a person).
  2. To adopt (an idea or cause).

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IPA pronunciation

/əˈsum/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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All, as they approached, looked upward at the imposing edifice, which was henceforth to assume its rank among the habitations of mankind.
Nathaniel HawthorneThe House of the Seven GablesProject Gutenberg ebook #77
If it assume my noble father’s person, I’ll speak to it, though hell itself should gape And bid me hold my peace.
William ShakespeareThe Complete Works of William ShakespeareProject Gutenberg ebook #100
More book examples (3)
He is an adroit magician, able to assume almost any form at will, and impervious to any amount of ridicule and insult.
Charles A. EastmanThe Soul of the Indian: An InterpretationProject Gutenberg ebook #340
If the night seems to be vanishing, conditions which hitherto seemed unfavorable will now grow bright, and affairs will assume prosperous phases.
Gustavus Hindman MillerTen Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What's in a Dream A Scientific and Practical ExpositionProject Gutenberg ebook #926
He has learned to accept rapid initial progress, but he does not assume that this initial rate of increase will be sustained.
Walter Dill ScottIncreasing Human Efficiency in Business A Contribution to the Psychology of BusinessProject Gutenberg ebook #1319