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assume

Pronunciation: /əˈsjuːm/

The English word “assume” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
  2. To take on a position, duty or form.
  3. To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate.
  4. To receive, adopt (a person).
  5. To adopt (an idea or cause).

Etymology

From Latin assūmō (“accept, take”), from ad- (“to, towards, at”) + sūmō (“take up, assume”).

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