assume meaning and definition

ASSUME verb

Definition of assume (verb)

1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
   • "I assume his train was late"
   • synonyms: presume, take for granted
2. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
   • "When will the new President assume office?"
   • synonyms: adopt, take on, take over
3. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
   • "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
   • synonyms: acquire, adopt, take, take on
4. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
   • "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
   • synonyms: accept, bear, take over
5. occupy or take on
   • "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose"
   • synonyms: strike, take, take up
6. 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"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
   • synonyms: arrogate, seize, take over, usurp
7. make a pretence of
   • "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
   • synonyms: feign, sham, simulate
8. take up someone's soul into heaven
   • "This is the day when May was assumed into heaven"
9. put clothing on one's body
   • "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans"
   • synonyms: don, get into, put on, wear