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Assumed

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

📖 Definitions of "Assumed"

verb
  1. 1

    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."

  2. 2

    To take on a position, duty or form

    "Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found."

  3. 3

    To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate

    "He assumed an air of indifference"

  4. 4

    To receive, adopt (a person)

adjective
  1. 1

    Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.

  2. 2

    Supposed or presumed.

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