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Assume

Assume (assume)
v. t.((?))
As*sume"
[imp. *** p. p. Assumed (&?]); p. pr. *** vb. n. Assuming.] [L. assumere] ad + sumere to take; sub + emere to take, buy: cf. F. assumer. See Redeem<
  1. To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.

    Trembling they stand while Jove assumes the throne.
    Pope.

    The god assumed his native form again.
    Pope.

  2. To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.

    The consequences of assumed principles.
    Whewell.

  3. To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.

    Ambition assuming the mask of religion.
    Porteus.

    Assume a virtue, if you have it not.
    Shak.

  4. To receive or adopt.

    The sixth was a young knight of lesser renown and lower rank, assumed into that honorable company.
    Sir W. Scott.

    Syn. -- To arrogate; usurp; appropriate.

Assume

Assume (assume)
v. i.
As*sume"
  1. To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
    Bp. Burnet.
  2. To undertake, as by a promise.
    Burrill.












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