assume

verb
UK: /əˈsjuːm/
US: /əˈsuːm/

  1. To think that something is true, although you do not have proof.

    1. I assume he's coming, since he said he would. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's assume for a moment that the plan succeeds brilliantly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To take or begin to have power or responsibility.

    1. He will assume the role of president next month. [ ] [ ]
    2. The court had no right to assume jurisdiction in this case. [ ] [ ]

  3. To pretend to have or be.

    1. He assumed a false identity to cash the check. [ ] [ ]
    2. They assumed an air of injured innocence after the accusations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

presume take on guess undertake suppose affect expect feign

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "assume" in English means: To think that something is true, although you do not have proof., To take or begin to have power or responsibility., To pretend to have or be..

The phonetic transcription of "assume" is /əˈsjuːm/ in British English and /əˈsuːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "assume": presume, take on, guess, undertake, suppose, affect, expect, feign.

Example usage of "assume": "I assume he's coming, since he said he would.". More examples on the page.