Assumes

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of assume form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

simulate affect arrogate counterfeit feign imply

Example

"Lander assumes that rioting and gang behavior are a result of poverty and poor economic conditions."

More for "assumes"

Synonyms Sentences Pronunciation Translate

Next best steps

Find stronger synonyms See usage examples Check pronunciation Browse writing guides

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.