assume

Letters that make assume

s, a, e, m, u are letters that make 'assume'

Words within assume

sum, SS, as, ass, AS, ME, As are words within 'assume'

Anagrams of assume

amuses is an anagram of 'assume'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of assume

assumer, assumes, assumed are words created by adding a letter to 'assume'


9 possible definitions for 'assume'

Assume as "seize and take control without authority and possibly with force, take as one's right or possession"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take over, usurp, arrogate, seize have the same meaning as 'assume'

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of take.

Types of assume

conquer, seize, preoccupy, annex, hijack, raid, capture, appropriate are types of 'assume'.

Derivatives of assume

takeover, arrogator, usurper, supplanter, usurpation, coup, laying claim, assumption, confiscation, arrogation, coup d'etat, putsch are derivatives of 'assume'.

Example of assume used within this context

"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"


Assume as "put clothing on one's body"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get into, wear, don, put on have the same meaning as 'assume'

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of get dressed, dress.

Types of assume

hat, try, scarf, slip on, try on are types of 'assume'.

Derivatives of assume

clothing, article of clothing, vesture, habiliment, wear, wearable are derivatives of 'assume'.

Example of assume used within this context

"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"


Assume as "take to be the case or to be true, accept without verification or proof"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take for granted, presume have the same meaning as 'assume'

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of expect, anticipate.

Types of assume

suppose, presuppose are types of 'assume'.

Derivatives of assume

precondition, presumption, assumption, presumptive, assumptive, given, supposition, supposal, premise, premiss are derivatives of 'assume'.

Example of assume used within this context

"I assume his train was late"


Assume as "take up someone's soul into heaven"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of take in, invite, receive.

assume as a category

'assume' can be a category of Christianity, Christian religion.

Derivatives of assume

Assumption is a derivative of assume.

Example of assume used within this context

"This is the day when May was assumed into heaven"


Assume as "make a pretence of"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

simulate, feign, sham have the same meaning as 'assume'

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of act, dissemble, pretend.

Types of assume

feint, play are types of 'assume'.

Derivatives of assume

imposter, impostor, faker, shammer, pseud, skulker, sham, fake, fraud, role player, pretender, malingerer, feigning, pseudo, pretense, pretence, pretending, simulation are derivatives of 'assume'.

Example of assume used within this context

"She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger", "he feigned sleep"


Assume as "occupy or take on"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take up, strike, take have the same meaning as 'assume'

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of move.

Verb groups of assume

fill, take, occupy are verb groups of 'assume'.

Example of assume used within this context

"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"


Assume as "take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take over, accept, bear have the same meaning as 'assume'

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of take.

Types of assume

face the music, carry-the can are types of 'assume'.

Derivatives of assume

laying claim, assumption are derivatives of 'assume'.


Assume as "take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

take over, adopt, take on have the same meaning as 'assume'

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of take office.

Types of assume

resume is a type of assume.

Derivatives of assume

laying claim, assumption are derivatives of 'assume'.

Example of assume used within this context

"When will the new President assume office?"


Assume as "take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect"

Under this definition, assume is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

acquire, take on, adopt, take have the same meaning as 'assume'

assume as a type

'assume' can be a type of change.

Types of assume

re-assume is a type of assume.

Example of assume used within this context

"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"



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