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Synonyms & Similar Words
supposed
presumed
expected
believed
thought
imagined
conjectured
inferred
deduced
speculated
hypothesized
theorized
predicted
anticipated
projected
envisioned
pictured
conceived
understood
perceived
assumedly
apparently
seemingly
ostensibly
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allegedly
supposedly
professedly
avowedly
acknowledged
recognized
Meaning of Assumed
The primary meaning of the word "Assumed" is to take something for granted or accept it as true without proof.
Definitions
- Taken as true without proof, or as a basis for action
- Supposed to be the case, without being explicitly stated or proved
- Taken on or adopted, a character, role, or identity
Etymology of Assumed
The word "Assumed" comes from the Old French "assumer", which is derived from the Latin "assumere", meaning "to take to oneself" or "to take upon oneself", a combination of "ad" (to) and "sumere" (to take)
Example Uses
- It was assumed that the project would be completed on time
- The police assumed that the suspect was armed and dangerous
- She assumed the role of leader in the group project