verb🔗ShareTo 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."attitudemindphilosophylogicessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take on a position, duty or form"Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found."actionpositionjobessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate"He assumed an air of indifference"attitudeactioncharacteressentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo receive, adopt (a person)"The school will assume new students next week. "personjobessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adopt (an idea or cause)"My parents assume responsibility for the family's finances. "attitudephilosophymindactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
