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单词 assume
释义

assume

UK /əˈsjuːm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyassume
he/she/itassumes
present participleassuming
past tenseassumed
past participleassumed


  1. 1
    to believe that something is true, even though no one has told you or even though you have no proof

    Everyone accepted she was telling the truth, although in fact this was quite a lot to assume.

    assume (that):

    I’m assuming everyone here has an email address.

    I think we can safely assume that he is out of town.

    assume someone/something to be/do something:

    I have always assumed her to be American.

    Synonyms and related words

    To believe or accept that something is true or exists
    1. 1a
      to be based on the idea that something is true

      This forecast assumes there will be no recession.

      This score is assumed to represent the achievement of an average 7-year-old.

      Synonyms and related words

      Based on something and to be based on something
  2. 2
    formalto officially start a new job or position

    He formally assumes the presidency next week.

    She has been invited to assume the role of mentor.

    Synonyms and related words

    To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
  3. 3
    to start to control something although no one has officially asked you to

    His first priority was assuming control of the army.

    Synonyms and related words

    To take charge, or to try to take charge

    Collocates

    Nouns frequently used as objects of assume
    ▪ authority, command, control, leadership, power, responsibility

  4. 4
    to begin to have a particular quality, shape, expression etc

    The animals assumed their normal resting position.

    Time with the family has started to assume greater importance.

    Synonyms and related words

    To have a particular quality or thing
  5. 5
    to pretend to have a particular feeling or attitude

    Fay assumed an air of innocence.

    Synonyms and related words

    To pretend to do or feel something

assume

US /əˈsum/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyassume
he/she/itassumes
present participleassuming
past tenseassumed
past participleassumed


  1. 1
    to believe that something is true, even though no one has told you or even though you have no proof

    Everyone accepted she was telling the truth, although in fact this was quite a lot to assume.

    assume (that):

    I’m assuming everyone here has an e-mail address.

    I think we can safely assume that he is out of town.

    assume someone/something to be/do something:

    I have always assumed her to be British.

    Synonyms and related words

    To believe or accept that something is true or exists
    1. 1a
      to be based on the idea that something is true

      This forecast assumes there will be no recession.

      This score is assumed to represent the achievement of an average 7-year-old.

      Synonyms and related words

      Based on something and to be based on something
  2. 2
    formalto officially start a new job or position

    He formally assumes the presidency next week.

    She has been invited to assume the role of mentor.

    Synonyms and related words

    To start a career or new job, or to move to a new position
  3. 3
    to start to control something although no one has officially asked you to

    His first priority was assuming control of the army.

    Synonyms and related words

    To take charge, or to try to take charge

    Collocates

    Nouns frequently used as objects of assume
    ▪ authority, command, control, leadership, power, responsibility

  4. 4
    to begin to have a particular quality, shape, expression, etc.

    The animals assumed their normal resting position.

    Time with the family has started to assume greater importance.

    Synonyms and related words

    To have a particular quality or thing
  5. 5
    to pretend to have a particular feeling or attitude

    Fay assumed an air of innocence.

    Synonyms and related words

    To pretend to do or feel something
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