ASSUMES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ASSUMES?

Need another word that means the same as “assumes”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “assumes” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Assumes” are: feign, sham, simulate, don, get into, put on, wear, accept, bear, take over, arrogate, seize, usurp, acquire, adopt, take, take on, strike, take up, presume, take for granted

Assumes as a Verb

Definitions of "Assumes" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “assumes” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof.
• Put clothing on one's body.
• Occupy or take on.
• Make a pretence of.
• Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities.
• Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person.
• Take up someone's soul into heaven.
• Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession.
• Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.

Synonyms of "Assumes" as a verb (21 Words)

accept	Make use of or accept for some purpose. He accepts that he made a mistake.
acquire	Learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality. They acquired a new pet.
adopt	Put into dramatic form. They adopted two children from Nicaragua.
arrogate	Make undue claims to having. They arrogate to themselves the ability to divine the nation s true interests.
bear	Be pregnant with. No one likes to bear the responsibility for such decisions.
don	Put clothing on one’s body. The princess donned a long blue dress.
feign	Pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury. She feigned nervousness.
get into	Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.
presume	Be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something. The argument presumes that only one person can do the work.
put on	Cause (someone) to undergo something.
seize	Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force take as one s right or possession. The rebels threaten to seize civilian hostages.
sham	Make believe with the intent to deceive. He shammed a headache.
simulate	Produce a computer model of. Future population changes were simulated by computer.
strike	Undertake strike action against an employer. Strike an arc.
take	Take on a certain form attribute or aspect. Take the A43 towards Bicester.
take for granted	Require (time or space.
take on	Occupy or take on.
take over	Assume, as of positions or roles.
take up	Be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness.
usurp	Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one’s right or possession. He usurped my rights.
wear	Have in one s aspect wear an expression of one s attitude or personality. He always wears a smile.

Usage Examples of "Assumes" as a verb

• She assumed strange manners.
• The gods assume human or animal form in these fables.
• This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven.
• I assume his train was late.
• She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger.
• He assumes the lotus position.
• The queen assumed the stately robes.
• When will the new President assume office?
• He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town.

Associations of "Assumes" (30 Words)

anticipate	Come or take place before (an event or process expected or scheduled for a later time. She anticipated scorn on her return to the theatre.
anticipation	The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction. They manned the telephones in anticipation of a flood of calls.
anticipatory	In anticipation. An anticipatory flash of excitement.
assumption	The feast in honour of the Assumption, celebrated on 15 August. The assumption of an active role in regional settlements.
conjecture	An unproven mathematical or scientific theorem. A matter for conjecture.
expect	Consider obligatory request and expect. I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons.
expectancy	Something expected (as on the basis of a norm. An indicator of expectancy in development.
expectation	A strong belief that something will happen or be the case. I sat down in expectation of a feast of nostalgia.
extrapolate	Gain knowledge of (an area not known or experienced) by extrapolating. The low temperature results can be extrapolated to room temperature.
forecast	Predict or estimate (a future event or trend. Coal consumption in Europe is forecast to increase.
foresee	Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time. It is impossible to foresee how life will work out.
guess	An estimate or conclusion formed by guessing. He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize.
guesswork	The process or results of guessing. Answering this question will involve you in a certain amount of guesswork.
hypothesis	A tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena. The hypothesis that every event has a cause.
infer	Guess correctly; solve by guessing. From these facts we can infer that crime has been increasing.
inference	The reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation. Researchers are entrusted with drawing inferences from the data.
maybe	A mere possibility or probability. No ifs buts or maybes.
predict	Make a prediction about tell in advance. He predicts that the trend will continue.
predictive	Of or relating to prediction; having value for making predictions. The virtual keyboard uses predictive text.
presumably	Used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain. Presumably he missed the train.
presume	Be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something. Forgive me if I have presumed.
presumption	Audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to. Underlying presumptions about human nature.
presuppose	Take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand. This step presupposes two prior ones.
putative	Generally considered or reputed to be. The putative author of the book.
speculate	Invest at a risk. Observers speculated that the authorities wished to improve their image.
speculation	An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits. He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it.
suppose	Take for granted or as a given suppose beforehand. I shouldn t have been in the study I m not supposed to go in there.
supposedly	Believed or reputed to be the case. There were rumours of a rift between him and his colleagues supposedly because they were jealous of his relationship with the Duchess.
supposition	A hypothesis that is taken for granted. Their outrage was based on supposition and hearsay.
surmise	Imagine to be the case or true or probable. I surmised that the butler did it.