assume

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verb

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assumes

V_ing/Gerund

assuming

V_ed/pp

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1.
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
2.
To take on a position, duty or form.
Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.
3.
To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate.
He assumed an air of indifference.
ambition assuming the mask of religion.
4.
To receive, adopt (a person).
5.
To adopt (an idea or cause).

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Nguồn gốc từ

ine-pro From Latin assūmō (accept, take), from ad- (to, towards, at) + sūmō (take up, assume).