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assume
verb(as-sume)
make a pretence of
Synonyms: feign, sham, simulate,
Examples:
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger.
assume
verb(as-sume)
put clothing on one's body
Synonyms: don, get into, put on, wear,
Examples:
The queen assumed the stately robes.
assume
verb(as-sume)
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Synonyms: accept, bear, take over,
assume
verb(as-sume)
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Synonyms: arrogate, seize, take over, usurp,
Examples:
He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town.
assume
verb(as-sume)
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Synonyms: acquire, adopt, take, take on,
Examples:
She assumed strange manners.
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables.
assume
verb(as-sume)
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Synonyms: adopt, take on, take over,
Examples:
When will the new President assume office?.
assume
verb(as-sume)
occupy or take on
Synonyms: strike, take, take up,
Examples:
He assumes the lotus position.
assume
verb(as-sume)
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Synonyms: presume, take for granted,
Examples:
I assume his train was late.
assume
verb(as-sume)
take up someone's soul into heaven
Examples:
This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven.

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