assume

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Synonyms: assure, absume, assum

Antonyms: assure, absume, assum

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

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]]).

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