assume (Meaning)
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
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.
assume (v. i.)
To be arrogant or pretentious; to claim more than is due.
To undertake, as by a promise.
Synonyms & Antonyms of assume
assume Sentence Examples
- 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.
- It's safer to assume that there will be traffic during rush hour.
- I assume you've already read the memo, but just in case, let me summarize it for you.
- He tends to assume that everyone shares his opinions, which can lead to misunderstandings.
- Let's assume for a moment that we don't have access to the necessary resources; what would our next steps be?
- We shouldn't assume that the solution to this problem will be easy to find.
- 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, shoulder,accept, undertake, adopt, take over,embrace, back, stand by, take up
disclaim, take back, disown, recant, renounce, decline, disown, refuse, retract, 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.
