Definition of Assume

Verb: assume u's(y)oom

Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
"I assume his train was late";
- presume, take for granted
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
"When will the new President assume office?";
- adopt, take on, take over
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
"She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables";
- acquire, adopt, take on, take
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
"She agreed to assume the responsibility";
- bear, take over, accept
Occupy or take on
"He assumes the lotus position";
- take, strike, take up
Take control of (without authority and possibly with force); take as one's right or possession
"He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town";
- usurp, seize, take over, arrogate
Make a pretence of
"She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger";
- simulate, sham, feign
(Christianity) take up someone's soul into heaven
"This is the day when May was assumed into heaven"
Put clothing on one's body
"The queen assumed the stately robes";
- wear, put on, get into, don