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ssume
Third Person
assumes
Present Participle
assuming
Past Tense
assumed
Past Participle
assumed
1
to think that something is true without having proof or evidence
transitive
- She often assumes that everyone agrees with her perspective.
- People frequently assume the worst without knowing the full story.
- Yesterday, he mistakenly assumed that the meeting was canceled.
- They assumed the project would be easy, but it turned out to be quite challenging.
- Right now, some team members are assuming that the project deadline will be extended.
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2
to dress oneself in or place something on the body
transitive
- She assumed her coat before stepping out into the cold.
- The knight assumed his armor before entering the battlefield.
- The actor assumed the elaborate costume for his role on stage.
- The child eagerly assumed the superhero cape for playtime.
- She assumed a pair of sunglasses to shield her eyes from the bright sunlight.
3
to start displaying a particular appearance or feature
transitive
- As the storm approached, the sky assumed a dark and menacing hue.
- His ideas began to assume greater significance as the discussion progressed.
- The story assumed a tragic dimension with the unexpected twist.
- Her face assumed a look of surprise when she heard the news.
- His voice assumed a tone of authority as he addressed the team.
4
to take or begin to have power or responsibility
transitive
- She assumed the role of team leader after the manager resigned.
- The new president will assume office next month.
- After the accident, she assumed responsibility for organizing the event.
- He assumed control of the company during the CEO’s absence.
- When the project manager left, she assumed leadership and guided the team to completion.
5
to accept responsibility for someone else's financial obligations or debts
transitive
- The new company assumed the debts of the smaller firm after the merger.
- He agreed to assume his brother's loan payments to help him out of financial trouble.
- The buyer assumed the seller's outstanding debts as part of the purchase agreement.
- The charity offered to assume the hospital's unpaid bills to keep it running.
- They agreed to assume the debts left behind by the previous administration.
6
to lift or bring the soul of a believer into heaven
transitive
- It is believed that God assumed the soul of the saint into eternal peace.
- According to the scripture, the faithful were assumed into heaven to dwell with the divine.
- The vision depicted angels assuming the soul of the righteous into the presence of God.
- Tradition holds that the pure of heart may be assumed by God into everlasting life.
- She prayed that her loved one's soul would be assumed into heaven without delay.
7
to adopt or present a behavior, role, or identity
transitive
- He assumed an air of confidence, though he was nervous inside.
- She assumed a false identity to gain access to the restricted area.
- He assumed a serious tone to make his point more persuasive.
- She assumed the demeanor of a professional, though she was new to the job.
- He assumed a cheerful attitude despite feeling upset about the situation.
8
to seize power by the use of force and without the right to do so
transitive
- The rebels assumed control of the government after a violent coup.
- The general assumed power, dismissing the existing leadership without consent.
- The dictator assumed control of the country, ignoring the democratic process.
- The insurgents assumed control of key facilities during the uprising.
- A rogue commander assumed command of the army.