ASSUME

assume

Verb

  1. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
  2. To take on a position, duty or form.
  3. To take on in appearance; to adopt (a feigned attribute, etc.).
  4. To receive or adopt.
  5. To adopt an idea or cause.


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