(of a position, state, or form) To have acquired or assumed
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(of a manner or identity) Used in a manner intended to deceive
“He lived in hiding for years under an assumed name.”
Accepted by supposition rather than as a result of proof
“An assumed correlation between the two findings was proven to be inaccurate.”
Existing only in the imagination
Suggested without being stated directly
Of or pertaining to an axiom
Inferred through analysis or deduction
Not supported or proven by evidence
Experienced indirectly, typically through the feelings or actions of another person
Being deemed or considered to be true
Previously referred to or spoken of
Specified or stated
(took it) To have assumed
“Far be it for me to assume that exercise was supposed to be fun.”
To have granted something to someone
(of a position, state, or form) To have acquired or assumed
To have endured or tolerated
Past tense for to take on a position, role or duty
“Homer would assume the role of nuclear technician after convincing Mr. Burns that he would gladly accept abuse without complaining.”
Past tense for to adopt a feigned quality, manner or identity
“Alexia would assume the accent of a Southern belle, hoping to impress the Bronx crowd.”
Past tense for to take possession of
“Following a legal battle, she will now assume ownership of part of her late husband's estate.”
Past tense for to begin to have a given form, extent or quality
“These diseases are endemic and occasionally assume epidemic proportions.”
Past tense for to hire (somebody) for work or a job
“In 1804, Mr. Constable had assumed as partner Mr. Alexander Gibson Hunter, of Blackness.”
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