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1
to take to or upon oneself
- we promised to assume responsibility for any damage to the flower beds caused by the volleyball game in the backyard
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2
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
- everyone assumed, wrongly, that someone else was bringing dessert
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3
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
- as I just assumed it was too late to go out, I didn't think to ask
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4
to present a false appearance of
- she assumed an air of nonchalance even though she was wildly ecstatic she was going on the date
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5
to provide with a paying job
- assumed as partner by the prestigious law firm
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The first known use of assume was in the 15th century
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