Does anyone around here know what the word ASSUME means?

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How about posting a friggin question...

please inform the ignorant masses quivering with anticipation to hear the words of wisdom from so enlightened a person as yourself...

Assume: It makes an a** out of u and me, both.

I agree that we should not have to be told to not make unsubstansiated comments about each other. However, those who have taken over the country (not necessarily a political party) have instilled a sense of entitlement and political correctness that dwarfs all other senses combined. In so doing, they have enacted certain laws, and now it's against the law to do practically anything that makes sense, so it's unlikely that people here or anywhere will begin to use their common sense again. (this is not contained to the US only, it's a world wide problem)

Good morning GrandmaB...I understand most completely but to answer your question on the definition of "assume" here it goes.

Assume: This is from the dictionary...accept without verification of proof. Seize or take control without authorization.

Now to me and I might be totally wrong here but It's like a prejudgement. You have assumed that he is the criminal or you assume that they are lying. In my opinion that person who has assumed on another's actions or acts are being prejudgemental. Hope I have answered this correctly. Have a blessed day!

as·sume

Pronunciation: &-'süm

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): as·sumed; as·sum·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin assumere, from ad- + sumere to take -- more at CONSUME

1 a : to take up or in : RECEIVE b : to take into partnership, employment, or use

2 a : to take to or upon oneself : UNDERTAKE <assume responsibility> b : PUT ON, DON c : to place oneself in <assume a position>

3 : SEIZE, USURP <assume control>

4 : to pretend to have or be : FEIGN <assumed an air of confidence in spite of her dismay>

5 : to take as granted or true : SUPPOSE <I assume he'll be there>

6 : to take over (the debts of another) as one's own

- as·sum·abil·i·ty /-"sü-m&-'bi-l&-tE/ noun

- as·sum·able /-'sü-m&-b&l/ adjective

- as·sum·ably /-blE/ adverb

synonyms ASSUME, AFFECT, PRETEND, SIMULATE, FEIGN, COUNTERFEIT, SHAM mean to put on a false or deceptive appearance. ASSUME often implies a justifiable motive rather than an intent to deceive <assumed an air of cheerfulness around the patients>. AFFECT implies making a false show of possessing, using, or feeling <affected an interest in art>. PRETEND implies an overt and sustained false appearance <pretended that nothing had happened>. SIMULATE suggests a close imitation of the appearance of something <cosmetics that simulate a suntan>. FEIGN implies more artful invention than PRETEND, less specific mimicry than SIMULATE <feigned sickness>. COUNTERFEIT implies achieving the highest degree of verisimilitude of any of these words <an actor counterfeiting drunkenness>. SHAM implies an obvious falseness that fools only the gullible <shammed a most unconvincing limp>.

I like to use to answer those idiots with u know what they say about assume it makes a a*s out of u and me. It is mean so I give them a mean answer right back.

How it that an insult? How on earth can it be an insult to tell a man he likes boys?

It's an insult to 'accuse' somebody of having a sexual preference?

How open-minded towards homosexuals are you, if you concider the word gay to be an insult? Is 'heterosexual' also an insult?

Assume: to suppose, take on oneself, take for granted.

When you ASSUME, you make an *** out of U and ME.

Defamation of character is illegal.

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