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   Assume , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Assumed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Assuming.] [L. assumere; ad + sumere to take; sub + emere to take, buy: cf. F. assumer. See Redeem.]
   To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.
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   Trembling they stand while Jove assumes the throne.
   Pope.
   
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   The god assumed his native form again.
   Pope.
   
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   To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.
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   The consequences of assumed principles.
   Whewell.
   
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   To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.
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   Ambition assuming the mask of religion.
   Porteus.
   
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   Assume a virtue, if you have it not.
   Shak.
   
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   To receive or adopt.
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   The sixth was a young knight of lesser renown and lower rank, assumed into that honorable company.
   Sir W. Scott.
   
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   Syn. -- To arrogate; usurp; appropriate.
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   Assume, v. i.
   To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
   Bp. Burnet.
   
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   (Law) To undertake, as by a promise.
   Burrill.
   
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