Both Uses of
assume
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- Even assuming that to be true, how could you be sure they were still in Connecticut?
p. 28.0 *assuming = accepting as true (without really knowing)
- "Sir, I've summat to say as makes sense," he announced, assuming a bold tone, "and there's more than one witness to prove it."
p. 213.8 *assuming = taking on or adopting
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