assume
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
Verb 4 meanings
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
“We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.”
To take on a position, duty or form.
“Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.”
To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate.
“He assumed an air of indifference.”
To receive, adopt (a person).
ASSUME at a glance
ASSUME has 6 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (A 1 + S 1 + S 1 + U 1 + M 3 + E 1) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,554 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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