Definition of assume

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Assume (v. t.) To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively..

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Beg :: Beg (v. t.) To take for granted; to assume without proof.
Postulate :: Postulate (v. t.) To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions..
Given :: Given (v.) Granted; assumed; supposed to be known; set forth as a known quantity, relation, or premise..
Differentiation :: Differentiation (n.) The supposed act or tendency in being of every kind, whether organic or inorganic, to assume or produce a more complex structure or functions..
Sceptre :: Sceptre (n.) Hence, royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty; as, to assume the scepter..
Engender :: Engender (v. i.) To assume form; to come into existence; to be caused or produced.
Transmutation :: Transmutation (n.) The change of one species into another, which is assumed to take place in any development theory of life; transformism..
A Priori :: A priori () Applied to knowledge and conceptions assumed, or presupposed, as prior to experience, in order to make experience rational or possible..
Crystallize :: Crystallize (v. t.) To cause to form crystals, or to assume the crystalline form..
Communication :: Communication (n.) A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you..
Presumption :: Presumption (n.) That which is presumed or assumed; that which is supposed or believed to be real or true, on evidence that is probable but not conclusive..
Bridle :: Bridle (v. i.) To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up..
Impropriate :: Impropriate (v. t.) To appropriate to one's self; to assume.
Pastoral :: Pastoral (n.) A poem describing the life and manners of shepherds; a poem in which the speakers assume the character of shepherds; an idyl; a bucolic.
Wind :: Wind (v. i.) To turn completely or repeatedly; to become coiled about anything; to assume a convolved or spiral form; as, vines wind round a pole..
Indivisible :: Indivisible (n.) An infinitely small quantity which is assumed to admit of no further division.
Eponyme :: Eponyme (n.) The hypothetical individual who is assumed as the person from whom any race, city, etc., took its name; as, Hellen is an eponym of the Hellenes..
Assumptive :: Assumptive (a.) Assumed, or capable of being assumed; characterized by assumption; making unwarranted claims..
Pantomime :: Pantomime (n.) A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor..
Assume :: Assume (v. i.) To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
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