Assume
/ΙΛsuΛm/
The meaning and definition of Assume, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
βWe assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.β
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To take on a position, duty or form
βMr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.β
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Latin assumo.
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