Word Meaning

assume definition and meaning

v. t. To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
v. t. To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
v. t. To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
v. t. To receive or adopt.
v. i. To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
v. i. To undertake, as by a promise.

Crossword clues for assume

- Adopt
- Affect
- Make up
- Presuppose
- Suppose to be true without proof
- Take for granted
- Take for granted making an ass of you and me
- Take for granted that emu is back behind donkey
- Take on
- Take over the duties of
- Takes to one’s self
- Undertake