assume: meaning and words from its letters
6 letters · 8 letter points · starts with A · ends with E
Meaning of assume
verb
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
Example: We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
To take on a position, duty or form.
Example: Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.
To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate.
Example: He assumed an air of indifference.
To receive, adopt (a person).
Listed forms: assumes, assuming, assumed, glossary, assumest.
Source: Wiktionary — assume.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for assume.
verb
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
- presume
- take for granted
verb
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
- adopt
- take on
- take over
verb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
verb
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is assume in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of assume
A(1) + S(1) + S(1) + U(1) + M(3) + E(1) = 8 points.
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Anagrams of assume
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from assume
38 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in assume. Showing up to 24, longest first.