Latin · root
sumere
to take
Words sharing this root
assumeTo take on or take possession of something.assumeto suppose something is true without proofassumptionThe act of taking something on or into one's possession.assumptionA belief accepted as true without proof.AssumptionThe Christian feast celebrating Mary's being taken into heaven.consumeTo take in or use something until it is spent.consumptionThe taking in or using up of a resource.consumptionAn old name for tuberculosis.presumeTo act beyond what one has the right or permission to do.presumeTo accept something as true without definite proof.presumptionBehavior showing arrogant boldness or unjustified confidence.presumptionAn assumption accepted as true without direct proof.presumptiveBased on reasonable expectation rather than certainty.presumptuousToo bold or self-assured without proper permission or respect.resumeBegin again after a pause or interruption.resumptionThe act of starting again after a pause or interruption.sumptuousLuxurious and expensive-looking.