assume
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- v take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
I assume his train was late - v take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
When will the new President assume office? - v take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
She assumed strange manners
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables - v take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
- v occupy or take on
He assumes the lotus position - v 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 - v make a pretence of
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger - v take up someone's soul into heaven
This is the day when May was assumed into heaven - v put clothing on one's body
The queen assumed the stately robes
- I know now that the book was blithe and stupid, but I think many people, gay and straight, assume gay men are worse at maintaining relationships than straight people are.
- They assume that maybe I have something against them, but they really don't have any reason to think that.
- Many parents assume that the Disney imprint and a G rating on a video mean that a three-year-old can safely enjoy it.