assume (v):put clothing on one's bodySamplesWhat should I wear today?
He put on his best suit for the wedding.
The princess donned a long blue dress.
The queen assumed the stately robes.
He got into his jeans Related Word: wear assume (v):take on a certain form, attribute, or aspectSamplesHis 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 assume (v):take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proofSamplesI assume his train was late Related Words: presume assume (v):take up someone's soul into heavenSamplesThis is the day when May was assumed into heaven assume (v):make a pretence ofSamplesShe assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger.
he feigned sleep Related Words: feign, sham, simulate assume (v):occupy or take onSamplesHe 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 assume (v):take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another personSamplesI'll accept the charges.
She agreed to bear the responsibility assume (v):seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possessionSamplesHe assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town.
he usurped my rights.
She seized control of the throne after her husband died Related Words: arrogate, take over, usurp assume (v):take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilitiesSamplesWhen will the new President assume office?
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A friend to all is a friend to none
herksin dostu dost değildir
A person who makes himself close to everyone probably cannot be trusted by any one
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