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assumes

The correct spelling is assumes.

How to pronounce assumes

verb

Say it like: Ass-ume-s

The correct spelling is assumes. To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof For example: "We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry."

Usage Examples

We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.

Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.

He assumed an air of indifference

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
  2. 2.To take on a position, duty or form
  3. 3.To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
  4. 4.To receive, adopt (a person)
  5. 5.To adopt (an idea or cause)

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