Definition of assumes

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • assumes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • assumes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • assumes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of assumes


  • 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 assumes in Merriam Webster