Antonyms for re-assumed
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : uh-soom |
| Phonetic Transcription : əˈsum |
Definition of re-assumed
Origin :- early 15c., assumpten "to receive up into heaven" (especially of the Virgin Mary), also assumen "to arrogate," from Latin assumere "to take up, take to oneself," from ad- "to, up" (see ad-) + sumere "to take," from sub "under" + emere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)).
- Meaning "to suppose, to take for granted as the basis of argument" is first recorded 1590s; that of "to take or put on (an appearance, etc.)" is from c.1600. Related: Assumed; assuming. Early past participle was assumpt. In rhetorical usage, assume expresses what the assumer postulates, often as a confessed hypothesis; presume expresses what the presumer really believes.
- As in resume : verb begin again
- As in reassume : verb resume
- As in reoccupy : verb resume
- As in retake : verb resume
- Having said this, he seemed suddenly to recollect himself, and re-assumed his accustomed dignity and command.
- Extract from : « Caleb Williams » by William Godwin
- He felt quite well at times, then re-assumed his moody ways; rays of sunshine sometimes darted from behind the clouds.
- Extract from : « The Silver Lining » by John Roussel
Synonyms for re-assumed
- assume again
- carry on
- come back
- continue
- convert
- go on
- go on with
- keep on
- keep up
- occupy again
- pick up
- proceed
- reassume
- recapitulate
- reclaim
- recommence
- recondition
- recoup
- recover
- recycle
- redeem
- regain
- regenerate
- reinstitute
- remodel
- reoccupy
- reopen
- repossess
- rescue
- restart
- restore
- retake
- return to
- salvage
- take back
- take up
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