assumed

[US]/ə'sjuːmd/
[UK]/ə'sumd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.pretended or feigned
supposed or imagined
taken on or shouldered

Phrases & Collocations

was assumed

assumed name

Example Sentences

The queen assumed a velvet robe.

an assumed increase in population.

She assumed a look of sorrow.

assumed a posture of angry defiance.

He assumed a look of innocence.

We assumed a new method.

She assumed a look of innocence.

assumed a theatrical pose.

It may be safely assumed that there is no animal life on Mars.

sexuality may be a factor but it cannot be assumed a priori.

he assumed full responsibility for all organizational work.

militant activity had assumed epidemic proportions.

Oliver assumed an expression of penitence.

a man living under an assumed name.

assumed the office of financial adviser;

he was assumed by some to be the management's fink.

she had assumed the flat would be functional and simple.

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