Suppose vs. Assume

Difference Between Suppose and Assume
Supposeverb
(transitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.Assumeverb
to authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.Supposeverb
(transitive) To theorize or hypothesize.
I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.Assumeverb
to take on a position, duty or form
Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.Supposeverb
(transitive) To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.
Assumeverb
to adopt a feigned quality or manner
Supposeverb
(transitive) To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature.
Purpose supposes foresight.Assumeverb
to receive, adopt
Supposeverb
(transitive) To put by fraud in the place of another.
Assumeverb
to adopt an idea or cause
Supposeverb
express a supposition;
Let us say that he did not tell the truthLet's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?Assumeverb
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof;
I assume his train was lateSupposeverb
expect, believe, or suppose;
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novelI thought to find her in a bad statehe didn't think to find her in the kitchenI guess she is angry at me for standing her upAssumeverb
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities;
When will the new President assume office?Supposeverb
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds;
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swampsAssumeverb
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect;
His voice took on a sad toneThe story took a new turnhe adopted an air of superiorityShe assumed strange mannersThe gods assume human or animal form in these fablesSupposeverb
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand;
I presuppose that you have done your workAssumeverb
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person;
I'll accept the chargesShe agreed to bear the responsibilitySupposeverb
require as a necessary antecedent or precondition;
This step presupposes two prior onesAssumeverb
occupy or take on;
He assumes the lotus positionShe took her seat on the stageWe took our seats in the orchestraShe took up her position behind the treestrike a poseAssumeverb
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession;
He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the townhe usurped my rightsShe seized control of the throne after her husband diedAssumeverb
make a pretence of;
She assumed indifference, even though she was seething with angerhe feigned sleepAssumeverb
Christianity, obsolete; take up someone's soul into heaven;
This is the day when May was assumed into heavenAssumeverb
put clothing on one's body;
What should I wear today?He put on his best suit for the weddingThe princess donned a long blue dressThe queen assumed the stately robesHe got into his jeans