assumed

Words with a similar base: assumed

'assumed'

[assume.v.01] as in: take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

Examples:
I assume his train was late

'assumed'

[assume.v.02] as in: take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Examples:
When will the new President assume office?

'assumed'

[assume.v.03] as in: take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

Examples:
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

'assumed'

[bear.v.06] as in: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

Examples:
I'll accept the charges
She agreed to bear the responsibility

'assumed'

[assume.v.05] as in: occupy or take on

Examples:
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

'assumed'

[assume.v.06] as in: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Examples:
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

'assumed'

[simulate.v.03] as in: make a pretence of

Examples:
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
he feigned sleep

'assumed'

[assume.v.08] as in: take up someone's soul into heaven

Examples:
This is the day when May was assumed into heaven

'assumed'

[wear.v.09] as in: put clothing on one's body

Examples:
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

'assumed'

[assumed.s.01] as in: adopted in order to deceive

Examples:
an assumed name
an assumed cheerfulness
a fictitious address
fictive sympathy
a pretended interest
a put-on childish voice
sham modesty

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