Top synonyms for “assume”: accept, acquire, adopt, arrogate, bear, don, feign, get into, and 13 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)put clothing on one's body“What should I wear today?”
- (verb)take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect“His voice took on a sad tone”
- (verb)take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof“I assume his train was late”
- (verb)take up someone's soul into heaven“This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven”
- (verb)make a pretence of“She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger”
- (verb)occupy or take on“He assumes the lotus position”
- (verb)seize and take control 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”
- (verb)take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person“I'll accept the charges”
- (verb)take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities“When will the new President assume office?”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "assume"?
Common synonyms for "assume" include accept, acquire, adopt, arrogate, bear, don. Our thesaurus lists 21 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "assume" mean?
put clothing on one's body Example: "What should I wear today?"
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