Scrabble & Words with friends points
- assumes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
- assumes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
- assumes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11
Definition of assumes
- make a pretence of (verb)
Examples
- She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with anger
Synonyms
- feign
- sham
- simulate
- put clothing on one's body (verb)
Examples
- The queen assumed the stately robes
Synonyms
- don
- get into
- put on
- wear
- take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person (verb)
Synonyms
- accept
- bear
- take over
- seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession (verb)
Examples
- He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town
Synonyms
- arrogate
- seize
- take over
- usurp
- take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect (verb)
Examples
- She assumed strange manners
- The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
Synonyms
- acquire
- adopt
- take
- take on
- take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities (verb)
Examples
- When will the new President assume office?
Synonyms
- adopt
- take on
- take over
- occupy or take on (verb)
Examples
- He assumes the lotus position
Synonyms
- strike
- take
- take up
- take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof (verb)
Examples
- I assume his train was late
Synonyms
- presume
- take for granted
- take up someone's soul into heaven (verb)
Examples
- This is the day when Mary was assumed into heaven
See definition of assumes in Merriam Webster