over-assume

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Definitions of over-assume word

verb with object over-assume to take for granted or without proof: to assume that everyone wants peace. Synonyms: suppose, presuppose; postulate, posit. 1
verb with object over-assume to take upon oneself; undertake: to assume an obligation. 1
verb with object over-assume to take over the duties or responsibilities of: to assume the office of treasurer. 1
verb with object over-assume to take on (a particular character, quality, mode of life, etc.); adopt: He assumed the style of an aggressive go-getter. 1
verb with object over-assume to take on; be invested or endowed with: The situation assumed a threatening character. 1
verb with object over-assume to pretend to have or be; feign: to assume a humble manner. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English (< Anglo-French assumer) < Latin assūmere to take to, adopt, equivalent to as- as- + sūmere to take up; see consume

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".