Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Assumes.
Assumes - as a verb
Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Example: "I assume his train was late"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
presume11take for grantedHypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipate14expect17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Example: "When will the new president assume office?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adopt8take ontake overHypernyms (Closely Related)
take officeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
Example: "His voice took on a sad tone"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquire18adopt8take8take onHypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Example: "I'll accept the charges"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accept12bear6take overHypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
Example: "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arrogate9seize14take overusurp7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make a pretence of
Example: "She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feign9sham9simulate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5dissemble14pretend10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take up someone's soul into heaven
Example: "This is the day when mary was assumed into heaven"
Example Sentences
"She assumes that he will be late to the meeting."
"He assumes that she is not interested in him."
"The detective assumes that the suspect is guilty."
"The teacher assumes that her students have completed the assignment."
"He assumes that his boss will give him a promotion."
Word Game Points
Is ASSUMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assumes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASSUMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is ASSUMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assumes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASSUMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ASSUMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assumes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASSUMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
