2 meanings, 4 uses
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1 —3 uses as in:
I assume it's true
Definition
to accept something as true without proof
- The animals had assumed as a matter of course that these would be shared out equally; one day, however, the order went forth that all the windfalls were to be collected and brought to the harness-room for the use of the pigs.p. 35.5
assumed = accepted as true (without really knowing for sure)
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- The shed where Snowball had drawn his plans of the windmill had been shut up and it was assumed that the plans had been rubbed off the floor.p. 56.6
- Too many farmers had assumed, without due enquiry, that on such a farm a spirit of license and indiscipline would prevail.p. 137.4
assumed = accepted as true (though not known for sure)
assumed = accepted as true (without really knowing for sure)
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2 —1 use as in:
She assumed power
Definition
beginning to take power or responsibility
- With their superior knowledge it was natural that they should assume the leadership.p. 27.9
assume = take on (as a responsibility)
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