verb

assume

UK /əˈsjuːm/US /əˈsuːm/

assume

VERB

Definition of assume

1

If you assume something, you think or believe something without having enough information to know that it's true.

Example: Oh, hello. I assume you're the new student, are you?

1

If you assume a role of office, you take on a new position that has more power or responsibility.

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Examples of assume

1

Oh, hello. I assume you're the new student, are you?

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2

If I saw a man dressed all in black, holding a gun, and walking toward me, I would assume that the man is really a dangerous guy and I would run away from him.

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