Definition: Meaning of, assume in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ əˈsjuːm /
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Prsesent
Past
Past Participle
assume
assumed
assumed
Present Participle
Third Person Singular
assuming
assumes
[transitive]
to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof [= presume]
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assume control/responsibility etcformal to start to have control, responsibility etc or to start in a particular position or job
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assume a manner/air/expression etcformal to behave in a way that does not show how you really feel, especially in order to seem more confident, happy etc than you are [= put on]
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to start to have a particular quality or appearance [= take on]
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to be based on the idea that something else is correct [= presuppose]