assume Synonyms

assume Meaning

Wordnet

assume (v)

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

occupy or take on

seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

make a pretence of

take up someone's soul into heaven

put clothing on one's body

Webster

assume (v. t.)

To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly.

To take for granted, or without proof; to suppose as a fact; to suppose or take arbitrarily or tentatively.

To pretend to possess; to take in appearance.

To receive or adopt.

Webster

assume (v. i.)

To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.

To undertake, as by a promise.

assume Sentence Examples

  1. Let's not assume that everything will go according to plan; we need to prepare for contingencies.
  2. It's unwise to assume that he will always be available to help you out.
  3. Don't assume she knows what you're talking about; provide clear explanations.
  4. We can't just assume that the problem will resolve itself; we need to take action.
  5. It's safer to assume that there will be traffic during rush hour.
  6. I assume you've already read the memo, but just in case, let me summarize it for you.
  7. He tends to assume that everyone shares his opinions, which can lead to misunderstandings.
  8. Let's assume for a moment that we don't have access to the necessary resources; what would our next steps be?
  9. We shouldn't assume that the solution to this problem will be easy to find.
  10. Never assume that someone's silence means they agree with you; they might just be hesitant to speak up.

FAQs About the word assume

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof, take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities, take on a certain form, attribute, o

bear, undertake, shoulder,accept, take over,embrace, adopt, accede, stand by, champion

refuse, take back, avoid, decline, disown, repudiate, renounce, disown, decline, reject

Let's not assume that everything will go according to plan; we need to prepare for contingencies.

It's unwise to assume that he will always be available to help you out.

Don't assume she knows what you're talking about; provide clear explanations.

We can't just assume that the problem will resolve itself; we need to take action.