Hyphenation of assumes

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word assumes ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

as-sumes

Definitions of assumes :

1.
Take to be the case or to be true
Accept without verification or proof I assume his train was late
2.
Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
When will the new President assume office?
3.
Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
His voice took on a sad tone The story took a new turn He adopted an air of superiority She assumed strange manners The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
4.
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
I'll accept the charges She agreed to bear the responsibility
5.
Occupy or take on
He assumes the lotus position She took her seat on the stage We took our seats in the orchestra She took up her position behind the tree Strike a pose
6.
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 town He usurped my rights She seized control of the throne after her husband died
7.
Make a pretence of
She assumed indifference
8.
Even though she was seething with anger
He feigned sleep
9.
Take up someone's soul into heaven
This is the day when May was assumed into heaven
10.
Put clothing on one's body
What should I wear today? He put on his best suit for the wedding The princess donned a long blue dress The queen assumed the stately robes He got into his jeans

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