Assume: meaning, definitions and examples

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assume

[ əˈsjuːm ]

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inference

To take for granted or without proof; suppose as a fact; conjecture

Synonyms

believe, expect, presume

Examples of usage

I assume that he is coming to the party tonight.
She assumed that the project would be completed by the end of the week.

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responsibility

To take on a particular role, duty, or obligation

Synonyms

accept, shoulder, undertake

Examples of usage

I will assume the role of team leader for this project.
The new employee will assume responsibility for managing the department.

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pretend

To pretend to have or possess; feign

Synonyms

act, feign, pretend

Examples of usage

She assumed an air of superiority when speaking to her coworkers.
The actor assumed a different accent for the role.

Translations

Translations of the word "assume" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assumir

🇮🇳 मान लेना

🇩🇪 annehmen

🇮🇩 menganggap

🇺🇦 припускати

🇵🇱 zakładać

🇯🇵 仮定する (katei suru)

🇫🇷 supposer

🇪🇸 suponer

🇹🇷 varsaymak

🇰🇷 가정하다 (gajeonghada)

🇸🇦 افترض (iftarad)

🇨🇿 předpokládat

🇸🇰 predpokladať

🇨🇳 假设 (jiǎshè)

🇸🇮 predvidevati

🇮🇸 gera ráð fyrir

🇰🇿 болжау

🇬🇪 ვარაუდობ

🇦🇿 fərz etmək

🇲🇽 suponer

Word origin

The word 'assume' comes from the Latin word 'assumere', which means 'to take up'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, 'assume' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to taking on something, whether it be a role, responsibility, or belief.

See also: assumed, assumption, unassuming, unassumingly.