All 6 Uses
assume
in
The Westing Game
(Edited)
- By the time Sydelle Pulaski could assume a pose of reverence, the minute was up.
p. 31.6assume = take on (an appearance)
- Sydelle assumed that meant no and turned to the clues.
p. 49.7assumed = accepted as true (without really knowing for sure)
- "Oh, of course; at least, I assume I do," he replied.
p. 147.6assume = accept as true (without really knowing for sure)
- Perhaps he assumed we weren't smart enough to find you out so soon.
p. 149.6 *assumed = believed
- I assumed this disguise for that purpose.
p. 161.7 *assumed = took on (an appearance)
- Amber, you were also hired by Judge Ford, I assume to find out who everybody really was.
p. 162.7assume = accept as true (without really 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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(4)
(assume as in: assumed into heaven) to take up or receive someone into heaven
- (5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)