assume

verb

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.

To take on a position, duty or form.

To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate.

To adopt (an idea or cause).

To receive, adopt (a person).

Roots

sumosum- · Latin · take up

Words related to assume

assumableadj assumablyadv assumedlyadv assumptionn supposaln hypothesizev speculatev reassumev implyingv presumablyadv hypothesizerv presumableadj impliesv suppositionn suppositiveadj

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Where does assume come from?

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