assume

verb

1. 1

   put clothing on one's body

   What should I wear today?

   He put on his best suit for the wedding

2. 2

   take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

   His voice took on a sad tone

   The story took a new turn

3. 3

   take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

   I assume his train was late

4. 4

   take up someone's soul into heaven

   This is the day when May was assumed into heaven

5. 5

   make a pretence of

   She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger

   he feigned sleep

6. 6

   occupy or take on

   He assumes the lotus position

   She took her seat on the stage

7. 7

   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

8. 8

   take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

   I'll accept the charges

   She agreed to bear the responsibility

9. 9

   take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

   When will the new President assume office?