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Definition: Meaning of, assume in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈsjuːm /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
assume assumed assumed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
assuming assumes
[transitive]
  1. to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof [=  presume]
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  2. assume control/responsibility etc formal to start to have control, responsibility etc or to start in a particular position or job
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  3. assume a manner/air/expression etc formal to behave in a way that does not show how you really feel, especially in order to seem more confident, happy etc than you are [=  put on]
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  4. to start to have a particular quality or appearance [=  take on]
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  5. to be based on the idea that something else is correct [=  presuppose]
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