reassume

as·sume

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uh-soom]
- /əˈsum/
- /riə.ˈsuːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-soom]
- /əˈsum/

Definitions of reassume word

verb with object reassume to take for granted or without proof: to assume that everyone wants peace. Synonyms: suppose, presuppose; postulate, posit. 1
verb with object reassume to take upon oneself; undertake: to assume an obligation. 1
verb with object reassume to take over the duties or responsibilities of: to assume the office of treasurer. 1
verb with object reassume to take on (a particular character, quality, mode of life, etc.); adopt: He assumed the style of an aggressive go-getter. 1
verb with object reassume to take on; be invested or endowed with: The situation assumed a threatening character. 1
verb with object reassume to pretend to have or be; feign: to assume a humble manner. 1

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Origin of reassume

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English (< Anglo-French assumer) < Latin assūmere to take to, adopt, equivalent to as- as- + sūmere to take up; see consume

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Parts of speech for Reassume

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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reassume popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for reassume

verb reassume

go with — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.

Just one Synonym for reassume