ALL meanings of assuming
as·sum·ing
A a - conjunction assuming You use assuming or assuming that when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences. 3
- adjective assuming expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant 3
- conjunction assuming if it is assumed or taken for granted (that) 3
- adjective assuming taking too much for granted; presumptuous 3
- adjective assuming taking too much for granted; presumptuous. 1
- verb with object assuming to take for granted or without proof: to assume that everyone wants peace. Synonyms: suppose, presuppose; postulate, posit. 1
- verb with object assuming to take upon oneself; undertake: to assume an obligation. 1
- verb with object assuming to take over the duties or responsibilities of: to assume the office of treasurer. 1
- verb with object assuming 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 assuming to take on; be invested or endowed with: The situation assumed a threatening character. 1
- verb with object assuming to pretend to have or be; feign: to assume a humble manner. 1
- verb with object assuming to appropriate or arrogate; seize; usurp: to assume a right to oneself; to assume control. 1
- verb with object assuming to take upon oneself (the debts or obligations of another). 1
- verb with object assuming Archaic. to take into relation or association; adopt. 1
- verb without object assuming to take something for granted; presume. 1
- noun assuming Used for the purpose of argument to indicate a premise on which a statement can be based. 1
- noun assuming An assumption. 0
- verb assuming present participle of assume. 0