Definition of "Assume" :

verb: put clothing on one's body

"The queen assumed the stately robes."

verb: take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

"She assumed strange manners."

verb: take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

"I assume his train was late."

verb: take up someone's soul into heaven

"This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven."

verb: make a pretence of

"She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger."

verb: occupy or take on

"He assumes the lotus position."

verb: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

"He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town."

verb: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

verb: take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

"When will the new President assume office?."