Assume Definition
assume
verb
- take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late"
- take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?"
- take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"
- take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
- occupy or take on; "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose"
- seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
- make a pretence of; "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"; "he feigned sleep"
- take up someone's soul into heaven; "This is the day when May was assumed into heaven"
- put clothing on one's body; "What should I wear today?"; "He put on his best suit for the wedding"; "The princess donned a long blue dress"; "The queen assumed the stately robes"; "He got into his jeans"
"Assume" in song lyrics
See how assume is used in real songs:
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"Yo, they ran it through test and left under assume"
Boogiemonsters — Photographic Memory -
"And if my product doesn't move then you will assume"
Bronze Nazareth — Cassettes -
"Thats what I assume"
Brotha Lynch Hung and Doomsday Productions — Maniac Ridaz
Words that rhyme with assume
Usage tips for "assume"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "assume" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for assume to find words that pair well.