assume (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈsjuːm/
Definition
To accept something as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
Examples
We must assume that the driver was not speeding.
I assumed he was joking, but he was serious.
Let's assume for a moment that the plan works.
How to Use assume
- assume that (prepositional phrase)
- To believe that a particular situation or fact is true. — "I assume that you have completed the assignment."
- assume sth to be sth (prepositional phrase)
- To believe something is a certain way without proof. — "People often assume the rich to be happy."
- assume control of (prepositional phrase)
- To take charge of a situation or organization. — "The new president assumed control of the country."
- assume responsibility for (prepositional phrase)
- To accept the duty or obligation for something. — "She assumed responsibility for the team's mistakes."
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