All 5 Uses

assume
in
The Other Wes Moore
(Edited)

Mine was simple: a "KK" with a circle around it, standing for Kid Kupid, an alter ego I assumed to advertise my largely imaginary prowess with the young ladies.
p. 80.4

assumed = took on or adopted
"Ma, isn't it crazy that you just had a baby, and we just had a baby, and there is someone else at the table pregnant—" Tony cut himself off and assumed a surprised expression, as if he couldn't believe he'd let the news slip out.
p. 100.8 *

assumed = took on (an appearance)
I assumed the proper position, and somehow my left leg stepped out over the edge of the doorway.
p. 136.6

assumed = took on or adopted
Wes noticed goalposts to his right and, assuming they indicated a football field, he smiled.
p. 141.5

assuming = accepting as true (without proof)
The reporter warned those watching that they should be assumed to be "armed and very dangerous."
p. 149.3 *

assumed = accepted as true (without proof)

Definitions:

(1) (assume as in: I assume it's true)
to accept something as true without proof
(2) (assume as in: She assumed power)
beginning to take power or responsibility
(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
(4) (assume as in: assumed into heaven)
to take up or receive someone into heaven
(5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)