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ALL meanings of over-assume

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  • 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
  • verb with object over-assume to appropriate or arrogate; seize; usurp: to assume a right to oneself; to assume control. 1
  • verb with object over-assume to take upon oneself (the debts or obligations of another). 1
  • verb with object over-assume Archaic. to take into relation or association; adopt. 1
  • verb without object over-assume to take something for granted; presume. 1
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