Assume and Allow

Assume

Assume verb - To take to or upon oneself.

Allow is a synonym for assume. In some cases you can use "Allow" instead a verb "Assume".

Nearby Words: assumption, assuming

Allow

Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.

Assume is a synonym for allow. Sometimes you can use "Assume" instead a verb "Allow".

Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing

Common collocations

power assume power allow power
life assume life allow life
attack assume attack allow attack
man assume man allow man
Other words: people, name, control, sort, number, death, use, way, world, names, powers.
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