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assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
make a pretence of
Type Words
Synonyms feign, sham, simulate
Type of act, pretend, dissemble
Has types feint, play


She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger.

assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
put clothing on one's body
Type Words
Synonyms don, get into, put on, wear
Type of get dressed, dress
Has types try on, hat, scarf, slip on, try


The queen assumed the stately robes.

assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Type Words
Synonyms accept, bear, take over
Type of take
Has types carry the can, face the music
Derivation assumption

assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Type Words
Synonyms arrogate, seize, take over, usurp
Type of take
Has types hijack, conquer, capture, appropriate, seize, preoccupy, annex, raid
Derivation assumption


He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town.

assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Type Words
Synonyms acquire, adopt, take, take on
Type of change
Has types re-assume


She assumed strange manners.
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables.

assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Type Words
Synonyms adopt, take on, take over
Type of take office
Has types resume
Derivation assumption


When will the new President assume office?.

assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
occupy or take on
Type Words
Synonyms strike, take, take up
Type of move
Verb group occupy, take, fill


He assumes the lotus position.

assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Type Words
Synonyms presume, take for granted
Type of anticipate, expect
Has types presuppose, suppose
Derivation assumption, assumptive


I assume his train was late.

assume::verb | Spocien Dictionary

assume
verb
/ə'sum/
take up someone's soul into heaven
Type Words
Type of take in, invite, receive
Derivation assumption


This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven.
LeafTensor is a decentralized system.