Assume: meaning, definitions and examples

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assume

 

[ ษ™หˆsjuหm ]

Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assumir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจ เคฒเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช annehmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menganggap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฟัƒัะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakล‚adaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไปฎๅฎšใ™ใ‚‹ (katei suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท supposer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suponer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท varsaymak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์ •ํ•˜๋‹ค (gajeonghada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูุชุฑุถ (iftarad)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edpoklรกdat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predpokladaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡่ฎพ (jiวŽshรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predvidevati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gera rรกรฐ fyrir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะปะถะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒแƒฃแƒ“แƒแƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™rz etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suponer

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,684, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.