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?"
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"
verb
occupy or take on
Example:
"He assumes the lotus position"
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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