assume

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assume
əˈsjuːm Listen
Meanings
verb
  • suppose to be the case, without proof.
    E.g. topics which assume detailed knowledge of local events
  • take or begin to have (power or responsibility).
    E.g. he assumed full responsibility for all organizational work
  • begin to have (a specified quality, appearance, or extent).
    E.g. militant activity had assumed epidemic proportions

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