| Main Entry: | assume |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | take, undertake |
Synonyms: |
accept, acquire, appropriate, arrogate, attend to, begin, confiscate, don, embark upon, embrace, enter upon, seize, set about, take on, take over, take up |
| Notes: | assume means 'suppose to be the case, without proof; take for granted'; presume means 'suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability; take for granted that something exists or is the case' |
Antonyms: |
not do |
| Main Entry: | launch |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | begin, initiate |
Synonyms: |
bow, break the ice, break the seal, commence, embark upon, get show on road, inaugurate, instigate, institute, introduce, jump, kick off, open, originate, set going, start, start ball rolling, usher in |
Antonyms: |
cease, end, finish, stop |
| Main Entry: | tackle |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | make an effort |
Synonyms: |
accept, apply oneself, attack, attempt, bang away at, begin, come to grips with, deal with, devote oneself to, embark upon, engage in, essay, give a try, give a whirl, go for it, launch, make a run at, pitch into, set about, square off, start the ball rolling, take a shot at, take in hand, take on, take up, try, try on for size, turn one's hand to, turn to, undertake, work on |
Antonyms: |
avoid, dodge, forget, idle, neglect |