verbπShareTo 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."mindphilosophytheoryattitudelogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take on a position, duty or form"Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found."positionactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate"He assumed an air of indifference"attitudecharacteractionsocietystatelawgovernmentpoliticsmoralphilosophyrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo receive, adopt (a person)"After her father's death, her aunt assumed the role of her legal guardian. "personactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adopt (an idea or cause)"My parents assumed responsibility for organizing the family reunion. "attitudephilosophymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUsed in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated."The student's assumed illness was a ruse to avoid the difficult math test. "characterappearanceattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSupposed or presumed."The assumed deadline for the project is Friday, but we should aim to finish it earlier. "attitudemindtheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
