assume
🇺🇸
/əˈsuːm/
🇬🇧
/əˈsjuːm/
verb
B2
to think something is true without proof
We assume the weather will be nice tomorrow.
R
to take power or responsibility
The new leader will assume command next week.
R
to take on a quality or appearance
The actor will assume a new role in the play.
R
to pretend to have a feeling or quality
She tried to assume a calm expression.
translation
to think something is true without proof; to take power or responsibility; to take on a quality or appearance; to pretend to have a feeling or quality
Word Forms
3rd Present
assumes
Past
assumed
Perfect
assumed
Progressive
assuming