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assume

/əˈsuːm/
verb
  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"

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