definition of
assume

[1] #1 assume v. [presume, take for granted] take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late". wn

[2] #2 assume v. [adopt, take on, take over] take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities; "When will the new President assume office?". wn

[3] #3 assume v. [acquire, adopt, take on, take] take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect; "His voice took on a sad tone"; "The story took a new turn"; "he adopted an air of superiority"; "She assumed strange manners"; "The gods assume human or animal form in these fables". wn

[4] #4 assume v. [bear, take over, accept] take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility". wn

[5] #5 assume v. [take, strike, take up] occupy or take on; "He assumes the lotus position"; "She took her seat on the stage"; "We took our seats in the orchestra"; "She took up her position behind the tree"; "strike a pose". wn