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assume

Definition for assume

verb as in take, undertake

verb as in pretend

Strongest matches

adopt, affect

Weak match

put on

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Example Sentences

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There was Luka sitting down for an upcoming episode of the chicken-wing-eating Hot Ones, which I’m assuming was followed by an intermittent fast.

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In the summer of 2020, Angela Paxton texted Loper: “Please keep me informed of any financial actions initiated by Ken and don’t assume I am aware even if he tells you I consent.”

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Other founders believe it takes multiple people to assume the responsibilities they have accumulated from the beginning.

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The company said it could raise up to 808 million euros, assuming an option to issue additional shares is taken in full.

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"I had assumed that the way I was feeling was old age, and I just sort of accepted it," Kingston, 62, said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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