The Only Use of
assume
in
Fahrenheit 451
- And so when houses were finally fireproofed completely, all over the world (you were correct in your assumption the other night) there was no longer need of firemen for the old purposes.
p. 56.2assumption = something accepted as true (without knowing for sure)
Definitions:
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(1)
(assume as in: I assume it's true) to accept something as true without proof
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(2)
(assume as in: She assumed power) beginning to take power or responsibility
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(3)
(assume as in: She assumed a false identity) to take on (adopt, wear, strike a pose or appearance of) -- often while pretending or disguising
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(assume as in: assumed into heaven) to take up or receive someone into heaven