Dictionary Check: assume

"assume" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

verb

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

Example: "I assume his train was late"
verb

take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Example: "When will the new President assume office?"
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verb

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

Example: "His voice took on a sad tone"
verb

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

Example: "I'll accept the charges"
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verb

occupy or take on

Example: "He assumes the lotus position"
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verb

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

Example: "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"

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