Meaning & Definition of Assume in English

1. Take to be the case or to be true

• Accept without verification or proof

• "I assume his train was late"

2. Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• "When will the new president assume office?"

3. Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

• "His voice took on a sad tone"

• "The story took a new turn"

• "He adopted an air of superiority"

• "She assumed strange manners"

• "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables"

4. Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

• "I'll accept the charges"

• "She agreed to bear the responsibility"

5. Occupy or take on

• "He assumes the lotus position"

• "She took her seat on the stage"

• "We took our seats in the orchestra"

• "She took up her position behind the tree"

• "Strike a pose"

6. 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"

• "He usurped my rights"

• "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"

7. Make a pretence of

• "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"

• "He feigned sleep"

8. Take up someone's soul into heaven

• "This is the day when may was assumed into heaven"

9. Put clothing on one's body

• "What should i wear today?"

• "He put on his best suit for the wedding"

• "The princess donned a long blue dress"

• "The queen assumed the stately robes"

• "He got into his jeans"