assume

1. v. t. To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly. Source: opted

2. v. t. To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively. Source: opted

3. v. t. To pretend to possess; to take in appearance. Source: opted

4. v. t. To receive or adopt. Source: opted

5. v. i. To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due. Source: opted

6. v. i. To undertake, as by a promise. Source: opted

7. v. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof Source: wordnet

8. v. take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities Source: wordnet

9. v. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect Source: wordnet

10. v. take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person Source: wordnet

11. v. occupy or take on Source: wordnet

12. v. seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession Source: wordnet

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