All 6 Uses of
assume
in
The Last Olympian
- "I must assume my true godly form," Poseidon said.
Chpt 2assume = take on or adopt
- When a god assumes his true form, the power is so great that any mortal looking on him will disintegrate.
Chpt 2 *assumes = takes on (an appearance)
- Let's assume they'll try a midtown or downtown assault, at least on their first try.
Chpt 10assume = accept as true (without proof)
- Assuming you live:
Chpt 10assuming = accepting as true (without proof)
- His body will burn away as I assume my true form!
Chpt 19assume = take on or adopt
- I tried to imagine putting up with Dionysus until I was an old man, assuming I lived that long.
Chpt 20 *assuming = accepting as true (without proof)
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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(4)
(assume as in: assumed into heaven) to take up or receive someone into heaven