Assume

/əˈsuːm/

The meaning and definition of Assume, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
“We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.”
To take on a position, duty or form
“Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.”

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