<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to assume (something) for the sake of argument, as part of a proposition or theory, a problem set to be solved as an exercise, etc.</li><li>to consider (something) as a suggested possibility or proposed plan.</li><li>to believe or presume to be true; take for granted.</li><li>to think or hold tentatively as an opinion; guess; imagine.</li><li>to require logically; imply; presuppose.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to make assumptions or presuppositions; engage in hypothesizing or imagining.</li></ul>