assume vs appropriate

appropriate vs assume

assume is not an adjective while appropriate is an adjective.

assume and appropriate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, appropriate is a hyponym of assume; that is, appropriate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assume:

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

Other hyponyms of assume include annex, capture, conquer, seize, preoccupy, hijack, raid.

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

assume (verb)	appropriate (verb)
put clothing on one's body	give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect	take possession of by force, as after an invasion
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 assume and appropriate

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