assumed
əˈsjuːmd
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Definition of assumed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
assumptionstaken for granted without proof
  • His assumed innocence was not questioned by the jury..
inferred presumed supposed
2.
usurpedtaken on without right or permission
  • She held an assumed title of authority.
appropriated usurped
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Expressions with assumed

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using a name that is not your real one
She traveled under an assumed name.
name used to conceal one's identity
She wrote the book under an assumed name.

Origin of assumed

Latin, assumere (to take to oneself)

Terms with assumed included in their meaning

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by nowadv.
time expectation
at this point in time, usually expected or assumed
rhetorical question
used to question if someone appears as described or assumed
belief or assumption
believed or assumed to be the case
assumed
based on a guess
contrast
contrary to what was previously stated or assumed
assumption
generally assumed or believed
default assumption
assumed true without evidence to the contrary
assumption
assumed or supposed without evidence

Examples of assumed in a sentence

  • The assumed facts were later proven false.
  • He wore an assumed identity to infiltrate the group.
  • The assumed power was never officially recognized.

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  1. French:présumé, usurpé, ...
  2. German:angenommen, angemaßt, ...
  3. Italian:supposto, usurpato, ...
  4. Spanish:supuesto, usurpado, ...
  5. Portuguese:presumido, usurpado, ...
  6. Chinese:假设的, 假冒的, ...
  7. Japanese:仮定された, 仮の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفْتَرَض, مُغْتَصَب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשֻׁעָר, שֶׁלֹּא כַּדִּין, ...
  10. Russian:предположительный, узурпированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:припустимий, узурпований, ...
  12. Hindi:माना हुआ, हड़प, ...
assume
əˈsuːm

Definition of assume - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
beliefbelieve something is true without proof
  • I assume you have finished your homework.
presume suppose surmise
2.
responsibilitytake on a role or responsibility
  • She assumed the leadership of the project..
accept shoulder undertake
3.
behaviorpretend to have a quality or manner
  • He assumed an air of confidence during the interview.
affect feign pretend
4.
changebegin to have a particular quality
  • The problem assumed a new dimension after the meeting.
acquire develop take
5.
authoritytake control or possession without authority
  • The rebel group assumed control of the city.
appropriate seize usurp
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die or be killed, often humorously
After the accident, he assumed room temperature.
take on a role or responsibility
She will assume the mantle of leadership next month.
take on a specific function or job
She will assume the role of team leader next month.
accept something as true without proof
Let's just assume he's telling the truth.
accept duty or control for something or someone
She will assume responsibility for the new project.
begin official duties in a new position or job
The president will assume office next week.

Origin of assume

Latin, assumere (to take to oneself)

Examples of assume in a sentence

  • They assume the package will arrive on time.
  • He assumed the role of manager.
  • They assumed responsibility for the error.
  • She assumed a cheerful demeanor despite the bad news.
  • They assumed the role of a leader in the project.
  • At dusk, the sky assumed a deep violet colour.

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  1. French:supposer, assumer, ...
  2. German:annehmen, übernehmen, ...
  3. Italian:supporre, prendere, ...
  4. Spanish:suponer, tomar, ...
  5. Portuguese:presumir, assumir, ...
  6. Chinese:以为, 承担, ...
  7. Japanese:仮定する, 引き受ける, ...
  8. Arabic:افترض, تَوَلَّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַנִּיחַ, לִטּוֹל, ...
  10. Russian:предполагать, взять на себя, ...
  11. Ukrainian:припускати, взяти на себе, ...
  12. Hindi:मान लेना, जिम्मेदारी लेना, ...
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