Assume

To take something as true without proof, or to take on a role, responsibility, or task.

verb

Assume

To take something as true without proof, or to take on a role, responsibility, or task.

verb

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Imagine This

Imagine you walk into a team meeting and, without asking, you step up to lead the discussion and outline the plan as if you were in charge.

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Sounds Like

uh-SYOOM

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Looks Like

resembles the word 'resume' in spelling

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Remember This

Assume can mean both 'take for granted' and 'take on a role or responsibility'; it does not always imply truth or proof.

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Other Forms

assumesverb

assumedverb

assumingverb

assumptionnoun

assumableadjective

assuminglyadverb

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Connect With

presume, suppose, take on, undertake, accept

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Note

Be careful not to confuse with 'presume' (which implies some justification or evidence) or with 'assent' (agreement). Use 'assume' for taking on duties or for treating something as true without verification.