HOW TO PRONOUNCE
assume
/əˈsum/
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What does assume mean?
verb
- To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
- To take on a position, duty or form.
- To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate.
More meanings (2)
verb
- To receive, adopt (a person).
- To adopt (an idea or cause).
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IPA pronunciation
/əˈsum/
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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.
If it assume my noble father’s person, I’ll speak to it, though hell itself should gape And bid me hold my peace.
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He is an adroit magician, able to assume almost any form at will, and impervious to any amount of ridicule and insult.
If the night seems to be vanishing, conditions which hitherto seemed unfavorable will now grow bright, and affairs will assume prosperous phases.
He has learned to accept rapid initial progress, but he does not assume that this initial rate of increase will be sustained.