Synonyms
Meaning
Context
100

suppose ·  take for granted · conjecture · surmise · deduce · infer · reckon · guess · imagine · think · fancy · suspect · believe

assume

100

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.

consent

100

An ________ is when one company purchases most or all of another company's shares to gain control

acquisition

200

obtain · get · take · gain · acquire · procure · attain

derive

200

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

philosophy

200

When economic __________ change due to market fluctuatuions, business acquistions occur more frequently.

circumstances

300

action · activity · operation · function · functioning · exercise · interplay

interaction

300

an abstract idea; a general notion.

concept

300

There are calls for economic _________ to be enacted in order to regulate the banking industry more thoroughly.

legislation

400

make certain · secure · guarantee · warrant · certify

ensure

400

to record something in either a written, photographic, or another form.

document

400

The banking industry in the USA was ________ by many to have caused the economic collapse.

perceived

500

heart · nucleus · marrow · meat · essence

core

500

special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

emphasis

500

Sir, please sign here and put your _____ here.

initial