English English Dictionary
Result for Assume
Assume
(v. t.)
To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
Assume
(v. t.)
To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
Assume
(v. t.)
To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
Assume
(v. t.)
To receive or adopt.
Assume
(v. i.)
To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
Assume
(v. i.)
To undertake, as by a promise.