appropriate vs assume

assume vs appropriate

appropriate is an adjective but assume is not an adjective.

appropriate and assume both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
appropriate	No	Yes	Yes	No
assume	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, assume is a hypernym of appropriate; that is, assume is a word with a broader meaning than appropriate:

appropriate: take possession of by force, as after an invasion
assume: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

Other hypernyms of appropriate include arrogate, seize, take over, usurp.

appropriate (adjective)	assume (adjective)
suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
meant or adapted for an occasion or use

appropriate (verb)	assume (verb)
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause	put clothing on one's body
take possession of by force, as after an invasion	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
	take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
	take up someone's soul into heaven
	make a pretence of
	occupy or take on
	seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
	take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
	take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Difference between appropriate and assume

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