Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly. 2. (v. t.) To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively. 3. (v. t.) To pretend to possess; to take in appearance. 4. (v. t.) To receive or adopt. 5. (v. i.) To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due. 6. (v. i.) To undertake, as by a promise.

Multi-Version Concordance Assume (2 Occurrences) Matthew 6:16 "When any of you fast, never assume gloomy looks as the hypocrites do; for they disfigure their faces in order that it may be evident to men that they are fasting. I solemnly tell you that they already have their reward. (WEY) Deuteronomy 25:6 It shall be, that the firstborn whom she bears shall succeed in the name of his brother who is dead, that his name not be blotted out of Israel. (See NAS)