(as-sumed) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to take on a role or responsibility.

Example Sentence

She assumed the post of mayor one month after the election.

More Example Sentences

She assumed responsibility for the project.

Synonyms

taken; accepted; presumed

Antonyms

rejected; denied; refused

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Rhymes

  • bloomed
  • boomed
  • doomed
  • fumed
  • groomed
  • loomed
  • plumed
  • roomed
  • zoomed

  • assumed
  • consumed
  • entombed
  • exhumed
  • perfumed
  • presumed
  • resumed

  • reassumed