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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
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
5.
occupy or take on
He assumes the lotus position
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
7.
make a pretence of
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
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
The queen assumed the stately robes
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1. Assume / Past
assumed
2. Assume / Third Person
assumes
3. Assume / Present Participle
assuming
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