ASSUMING
/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/
11
Scrabble
15
WWF
A(1) S(1) S(1) U(1) M(3) I(1) N(1) G(2)
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Definition
/əˈsjuːmɪŋ/
verb
- To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof“We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.”
- To take on a position, duty or form“Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.”
- To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate“He assumed an air of indifference”
noun
- An assumption.
adjective
- Haughty; arrogant
Source: Wiktionary
