as|sum´er

as|sum´er
as|sume «uh SOOM», verb, -sumed, -sum|ing.
–v.t.
1. to take for granted without actual proof; suppose: »

He assumed that the train would be on time.

SYNONYM(S): presume.
2. to take upon oneself; undertake (an office or responsibility): »

to assume leadership.

3. to take on; put on: »

The problem has assumed a new form.

4. to pretend: »

Although he saw the accident, he assumed ignorance of it.

SYNONYM(S): feign, simulate. See syn. under pretend. (Cf. ↑pretend)
5. to claim for oneself; appropriate; usurp: »

The king's wicked brother tried to assume the throne.

6. to adopt: »

to assume a new partner.

–v.i.
to be arrogant; claim more than is due; presume.
╂[< Latin assūmere < ad- to + sūmere take]
–as|sum´a|ble, adjective.
–as|sum´a|bly, adverb.
–as|sum´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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