Assume and Consider

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Assume

Assume verb - To take to or upon oneself.

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Consider is a synonym for assume in opinion topic. In some cases you can use "Consider" instead a verb "Assume", when it comes to topics like believe, take.

Nearby Words: assumption, assuming

Consider

Consider verb - To have as an opinion.

Usage example: consider the price too high

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Assume is a synonym for consider in take topic. Sometimes you can use "Assume" instead a verb "Consider".

Nearby Words: consideration, considerable, considerably, considering

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character	assume character	consider character
power	assume power	consider power
people	assume people	consider people
role	assume role	consider role
Other words: part, idea, position, name, form, number, death, fact, way.

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While few people would consider Nucky to be a moron, he is a politician and talks like one so some opponents assume that he is just talk and can be easily pushed around.

Source: Crouching Moron Hidden Badass / Live-Action TV
The Skrulls believe they are superior to all other forms of life, a very good psychological reason to assume their natural forms whenever possible, much like the way someone who has to wear a uniform they consider demeaning for their job probably takes it off in their spare time.

Source: Shapeshifter Default Form
As the eldest race in the Delta Quadrant (or at least they assume so), they consider themselves its rightful rulers.

Source: Pose of Supplication

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