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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Assume
Assume means 'believe, deem', but what is the meaning of assume in the following sentence:
'Slouching is to assume a drooping posture.'
'Slouching is to assume a drooping posture.'
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" You place yourself in a certain position, literally or figuratively. He assumed a position of authority. " She assumed the role of mentor.
- " You place yourself in a certain position, literally or figuratively.
- He assumed a position of authority.
- " She assumed the role of mentor.
- They assumed privileges to which they were not entitled.
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Yes, this is a little bit different than the usual sense of "assume."
You place yourself in a certain position, literally or figuratively.
He assumed a position of authority.
The doctor said, "Assume the position!"
She assumed the role of mentor.
They assumed privileges to which they were not entitled. (This one is a little
You place yourself in a certain position, literally or figuratively.
He assumed a position of authority.
The doctor said, "Assume the position!"
She assumed the role of mentor.
They assumed privileges to which they were not entitled. (This one is a little
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So can you give me a synonym for this particular meaning of the word 'assume'?
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