Assume | Mean of assume in English Dictionary

/əˈsuːm/

• Verb
• to think that something is true or probably true without knowing that it is true
1. I assumed he was coming, so I was surprised when he didn't show up.
2. “Is he coming?” “So I assume.” = “I assume so.”
3. I think we can safely assume that he's coming. = I think it's safe to assume that he's coming.
4. She assumed from his expression that he was confused.
5. Let's assume [=suppose] (that) she rejects your invitation. What will you do then? = Assuming (that) she rejects your invitation, what will you do? [=what will you do if she rejects your invitation?]
6. We'll be arriving around noon. That's assuming that our flight is on time.
7. The study assumes that the problem develops after birth. [=the study does not consider the possibility that the problem may begin before birth]
• to begin (a role, duty, etc.) as a job or responsibility
1. She assumed the presidency. = She assumed the position of president.
2. assume [=take] office
3. The king assumed the throne when he was very young.
• to take or begin to have (power, control, etc.) in a job or situation
1. He is ready to assume [=take] control of the organization.

• to begin to have (a particular appearance or quality)
1. The last game of the season assumes much greater importance now. [=it becomes much more important now]
2. Their financial problems assumed huge proportions. [=grew to be very serious]
3. The sky gradually assumed [=took on] an otherworldly glow.
4. Under certain conditions, the chemical will assume the appearance of ice.
• to make yourself have (an appearance that does not show your true feelings) in order to deceive someone
1. She immediately assumed a look of innocence. [=she had an expression on her face that made her look innocent, even though she wasn't]
• to place yourself in (a particular position or posture)
1. She assumed a sitting position [=she sat down] on the floor.
• to accept (a responsibility, debt, etc.)
1. When they purchased the company they had to assume [=take on] its debts.
2. assume liability
3. The city assumes greater financial risk with that plan.