Assumed Assume I Verb əˈsjuːm əˈsuːm Reasonable Economy

• it is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.
• it's probably safe to assume (that) we'll be hearing more about this story.
• let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.
• she would, he assumed, be home at the usual time.

assume

Verb Forms

1. to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
• It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.
• It's probably safe to assume (that) we'll be hearing more about this story.
• Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds.
• She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time.
• It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work.
• Don't always assume the worst (= that something bad has happened).
• In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10.
• I had assumed him to be a Belgian.

Extra Examples

• It's all too easy to assume that people know what they are doing.
• I think we can safely assume that this situation will continue.
• He automatically assumed that I had children.
• I hope to go to college next year, always assuming that I pass my exams.
• It is generally assumed that they were lovers.
• We have assumed an average profit of £5 000 a month.
2. to take or begin to have power or responsibility
• Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.
• The court assumed responsibility for the girl's welfare.
• Goodman will assume the role of president.
• Lynch assumed office in April.

Extra Examples

• A military junta assumed power in 1988.
• Harris then assumed command of the battalion.
• His oldest brother assumed the role of father.
3. to begin to have a particular quality or appearance
• SYNONYM take on
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/take-on
• This matter has assumed considerable importance.
• In the story the god assumes the form of an eagle.
4. to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
• SYNONYM put on
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/put
• He assumed an air of concern.
• He had assumed a stage Southern accent.

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Latin assumere, from ad- ‘towards’ + sumere ‘take’.