Definition of assume

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• assume is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• assume is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• assume is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of assume

• make a pretence of (verb)

  Examples

  1. She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger

  Synonyms

  1. feign
  2. sham
  3. simulate
• put clothing on one's body (verb)

  Examples

  1. The queen assumed the stately robes

  Synonyms

  1. don
  2. get into
  3. put on
  4. wear
• take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. accept
  2. bear
  3. take over
• seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession (verb)

  Examples

  1. He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town

  Synonyms

  1. arrogate
  2. seize
  3. take over
  4. usurp
• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect (verb)

  Examples

  1. She assumed strange manners
  2. The gods assume human or animal form in these fables

  Synonyms

  1. acquire
  2. adopt
  3. take
  4. take on
• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities (verb)

  Examples

  1. When will the new President assume office?

  Synonyms

  1. adopt
  2. take on
  3. take over
• occupy or take on (verb)

  Examples

  1. He assumes the lotus position

  Synonyms

  1. strike
  2. take
  3. take up
• take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof (verb)

  Examples

  1. I assume his train was late

  Synonyms

  1. presume
  2. take for granted
• take up someone's soul into heaven (verb)

  Examples

  1. This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven

See definition of assume in Merriam Webster