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Meaning of the word assumed in English

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assumed

Verb

1.

suppose to be the case, without proof.

Example:
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it is reasonable to assume that such changes have significant social effects
Synonym:
presumesupposetake ittake for grantedpresupposeconjecturesurmiseconcludededuceinferreckonreasonguessimaginethinkfancysuspectexpectacceptbelieveunderstandgathergleanfigureopineween
2.

take or begin to have (power or responsibility).

Example:
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he assumed full responsibility for all organizational work
Synonym:
acceptshoulderbearundertaketake ontake upmanagehandleget to grips with

Adjective

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