Looking for the meaning of the word ASSUME in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ASSUME with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Assume
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin assumere, from ad- ‘towards’ + sumere ‘take’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈsjuːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
suppose to be the case, without proof
Short Definition:suppose to be the case
Examples:- topics which assume detailed knowledge of local events
- it is reasonable to assume that such changes have significant social effects
- they were assumed to be foreign
Definition:
take or begin to have (power or responsibility)
Short Definition:take on power or responsibility
Examples:- he assumed full responsibility for all organizational work
Definition:
begin to have (a specified quality, appearance, or extent)
Short Definition:begin to have quality, appearance, etc.
Examples:- militant activity had assumed epidemic proportions
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