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To suppose to be the case, without proof
“Far be it for me to assume that exercise was supposed to be fun.”
To take on a position, role or duty
“Homer would assume the role of nuclear technician after convincing Mr. Burns that he would gladly accept abuse without complaining.”
To adopt a feigned quality, manner or identity
“Alexia would assume the accent of a Southern belle, hoping to impress the Bronx crowd.”
To take possession of
“Following a legal battle, she will now assume ownership of part of her late husband's estate.”
To begin to have a given form, extent or quality
“These diseases are endemic and occasionally assume epidemic proportions.”
To hire (somebody) for work or a job
“In 1804, Mr. Constable had assumed as partner Mr. Alexander Gibson Hunter, of Blackness.”
To expect or foresee the future occurrence of something
To conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs
To grant something to someone
To assume responsibility or authority over a situation or group
(succeed to) To become the new rightful holder of an office, title, or property
To exhibit or present (a particular facial expression or appearance)
To expectantly want something to happen
To endure or tolerate
To infer, assume, or attribute a meaning or intention to a situation, text, or action
To dress in a particular set of clothes
To physically assimilate or take, especially a liquid
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