Assume - definition, pronunciation, transcription
verb
The gods assume human or animal form in these fables
- occupy or take on (syn: strike, take, take up)
Extra examples
I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.
She assumed from his expression that he was confused.
We'll be arriving around noon. That's assuming that our flight is on time.
The king assumed the throne when he was very young.
Under certain conditions, the chemical will assume the appearance of ice.
Mr. M. has been assumed as a Partner in the Edinburgh Branch of the Bank.
These Doctrines assume at once a reasonableness and an importance.
She assumed an air of confidence in spite of her dismay.
The entire length of our route is assumed to be about thirty-two miles.
I didn't see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.
It seems reasonable to assume that the book was written around 70 AD.
I think we can safely assume (=it is almost certain) that interest rates will go up again soon.
Let us assume for a moment that we could indeed fire her. Should we?
When it got to midnight and Paul was still not back, I began to assume the worst (=think that the worst possible thing had happened).
These relationships assume great importance in times of crisis.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: assume
he/she/it: assumes
present participle: assuming
past tense: assumed
past participle: assumed
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