Assumed: meaning, definitions and examples

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assumed

 

[ əˈsjuːm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

inference

To take for granted or without proof; suppose; presume.

Synonyms

believe, presume, think

Examples of usage

  • She assumed that he was telling the truth.
  • He assumed that she would be late for the meeting.
Context #2 | Verb

responsibility

To take upon oneself; undertake.

Synonyms

shoulder, take on, undertake

Examples of usage

  • She assumed the role of team leader.
  • He assumed the responsibility of completing the project.
Context #3 | Verb

appearance

To take on or put on (an appearance, manner, etc.); adopt.

Synonyms

adopt, embrace, take on

Examples of usage

  • She assumed a serious expression.
  • He assumed a fake accent to impress his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "assumed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presumido

🇮🇳 अनुमानित (anumānit)

🇩🇪 angenommen

🇮🇩 diasumsikan

🇺🇦 передбачуваний

🇵🇱 przypuszczalny

🇯🇵 仮定された (katei sa reta)

🇫🇷 présumé

🇪🇸 presunto

🇹🇷 varsayılan

🇰🇷 가정된 (gajeong doen)

🇸🇦 مفترض (muftaraḍ)

🇨🇿 předpokládaný

🇸🇰 predpokladaný

🇨🇳 假定的 (jiǎdìng de)

🇸🇮 domneven

🇮🇸 áætlaður

🇰🇿 болжамдалған (bolzhamdalğan)

🇬🇪 ვარაუდით (varaudit)

🇦🇿 ehtimal edilən

🇲🇽 presunto

Etymology

The word 'assumed' originated from the Latin word 'assumere', which means 'to take upon oneself'. Over time, the word evolved in English to encompass the meanings of 'suppose' and 'adopt'. The modern usage of 'assumed' reflects the idea of taking something for granted or undertaking responsibility without explicit proof. The word has been commonly used in literature, philosophy, and everyday conversation to convey the act of presuming or taking on a role.

See also: assume, assumption, unassuming, unassumingly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,395, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.