Definition of assume

• v. t. - To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
• v. t. - To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
• v. t. - To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
• v. t. - To receive or adopt.
• v. i. - To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
• v. i. - To undertake, as by a promise.
• v. t. - To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
• v. t. - To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
• v. t. - To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
• v. t. - To receive or adopt.
• v. i. - To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
• v. i. - To undertake, as by a promise.