Words Like ASSUME

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ASSUME.

33 Alternative Words Similar to assume

1 Adopt Verb      Synonym Words Like Adopt
2 Acquire Verb      Synonym Words Like Acquire
3 Take Verb      Synonym Words Like Take
4 Bear Verb      Synonym Words Like Bear
5 Accept Verb      Synonym Words Like Accept
6 Strike Verb      Synonym Words Like Strike
7 Usurp Verb      Synonym Words Like Usurp
8 Seize Verb      Synonym Words Like Seize
9 Arrogate Verb      Synonym Words Like Arrogate
10 Simulate Verb      Synonym Words Like Simulate
11 Sham Verb      Synonym Words Like Sham
12 Feign Verb      Synonym Words Like Feign
13 Wear Verb      Synonym Words Like Wear
14 Don Verb      Synonym Words Like Don
15 Act Verb      Synonym Words Like Act
16 Anticipate Verb      Synonym Words Like Anticipate
17 Change Verb      Synonym Words Like Change
18 Dissemble Verb      Synonym Words Like Dissemble
19 Dress Verb      Synonym Words Like Dress
20 Expect Verb      Synonym Words Like Expect
21 Invite Verb      Synonym Words Like Invite
22 Move Verb      Synonym Words Like Move
23 Pretend Verb      Synonym Words Like Pretend
24 Receive Verb      Synonym Words Like Receive
25 Assuming Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Assuming
26 Suppose Verb      Hyponym Words Like Suppose
27 Play Verb      Hyponym Words Like Play
28 Reassume Verb      Hyponym
29 Try Verb      Hyponym Words Like Try
30 Appropriate Verb      Hyponym Words Like Appropriate
31 Conquer Verb      Hyponym Words Like Conquer
32 Capture Verb      Hyponym Words Like Capture
33 Annex Verb      Hyponym Words Like Annex

10 examples of assume

1 We took our seats in the orchestra
2 She took up her position behind the tree
3 strike a pose
4 She took her seat on the stage
5 She agreed to bear the responsibility
6 he feigned sleep
7 The story took a new turn
8 The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
9 he adopted an air of superiority
10 She assumed strange manners

10 definitions of assume

1 To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
2 To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
3 To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
4 To receive or adopt.
5 To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
6 To undertake, as by a promise.
7 occupy or take on
8 take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
9 take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
10 take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
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