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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..
2.
usurpedtaken on without right or permission
- She held an assumed title of authority.
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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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
logical foundation
statement assumed to be true for argument's basis
common belief
according to what is generally assumed or believed
concealed identity
assumed name used to conceal identity
faulty reasoning
debate where the conclusion is assumed in the premise
contrast
completely different from what was expected or assumed
deceptive
not genuine or authentic, assumed to deceive
assumed knowledge
introduces a clause assumed to be known
hypothesis
assumed without proof
legal
clearly stated in an agreement rather than left to be assumed
philosophy
assumed in advance without evidence
basic assumption
something assumed or taken for granted beforehand
acting
assumed role or behavior
logic
presumptive or assumed based on prior events
logic
assumed for the sake of argument
reasoning
assumed as a basis for reasoning or argument
reasoning
assumed or supposed in advance
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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- French:présumé, usurpé, ...
- German:angenommen, angemaßt, ...
- Italian:supposto, usurpato, ...
- Spanish:supuesto, usurpado, ...
- Portuguese:presumido, usurpado, ...
- Chinese:假设的, 假冒的, ...
- Japanese:仮定された, 仮の, ...
- Arabic:مُفْتَرَض, مُغْتَصَب, ...
- Hebrew:מְשֻׁעָר, שֶׁלֹּא כַּדִּין, ...
- Russian:предположительный, узурпированный, ...
- Ukrainian:припустимий, узурпований, ...
- Hindi:माना हुआ, हड़प, ...
Definition of assume - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
beliefbelieve something is true without proof
- I assume you have finished your homework.
2.
responsibilitytake on a role or responsibility
- She assumed the leadership of the project..
3.
behaviorpretend to have a quality or manner
- He assumed an air of confidence during the interview.
4.
changebegin to have a particular quality
- The problem assumed a new dimension after the meeting.
5.
authoritytake control or possession without authority
- The rebel group assumed control of the city.
Expressions with assume
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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.
bend over for corporal punishment
The teacher ordered the student to assume the position.
pretend to have a certain attitude or manner
She assumed an air of confidence during the interview.
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.
The debate assumed greater urgency after the warning. Without permission, he assumed the role of team leader. The official assumed power after the sudden resignation.
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- French:supposer, assumer, ...
- German:annehmen, übernehmen, ...
- Italian:supporre, prendere, ...
- Spanish:suponer, tomar, ...
- Portuguese:presumir, assumir, ...
- Chinese:以为, 承担, ...
- Japanese:仮定する, 引き受ける, ...
- Arabic:افترض, تَوَلَّى, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַנִּיחַ, לִטּוֹל, ...
- Russian:предполагать, взять на себя, ...
- Ukrainian:припускати, взяти на себе, ...
- Hindi:मान लेना, जिम्मेदारी लेना, ...
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