assume

[US]/əˈsjuːm/
[UK]/əˈsuːm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. presume; undertake; present; adopt
vi. put on airs; meddle

Phrases & Collocations

assume responsibility

wrongly assume

assume the worst

assume liability

subjective assume

Example Sentences

assume this to be true

assume an air of superiority

assume a leading position

assume responsibility; assume another's debts.

The problem is beginning to assume mammoth proportions.

he was too young to assume the purple.

The queen assumed a velvet robe.

an assumed increase in population.

assume a modest demeano(u)r

She assumed a look of sorrow.

assume the reins of government

That assumes that youre still educable.

assumed a posture of angry defiance.

We can't assume anything in this case.

He assumed a look of innocence.

We assumed a new method.

Real-world Examples

And it probably didn't detonate like he assumed it would detonate.

Source: NPR News December 2017 Compilation

Even a couple of weeks ago many assumed it was unthinkable.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

My own face had now assumed a deep tropical burn.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

I assume you talk to her, apologize.

Source: Selected Film and Television News

Excellent. I assume you have photocopying facilities?

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Practice Tests 5

Yet they are often assumed to need coercion.

Source: The Economist - Arts

I never assumed we were universally loved.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

But most assume it should become a museum.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

You have learned that dance, I assume?

Source: The Ellen Show

Why do you guys always just assume I'm some depressed loser?

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

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