assume
/əˈsjuːm/verb
Elementary
1
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
2
To take on a position, duty or form.
3
To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate.
4
To receive, adopt (a person).
5
To adopt (an idea or cause).
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing