assume — to accept something to be true without question or proof
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to accept something to be true without question or proof
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsuːm/
Korean meaning: 증거 없이 사실이라고 가정하다, 추정하다
Korean pronunciation: 어-숨 (강세: 숨)
Example Sentences
- Never assume your mom knows where your phone is - she's not a GPS tracker!
- I assumed the test would be easy, but it was harder than climbing Mount Everest!
- The new manager will assume her duties starting next Monday.
assume
VERB//əˈsuːm//
to accept something to be true without question or proof
The police initially assumed the fire was caused by an electrical accident.
Scientists could not assume the medicine was safe without further testing. (ACCEPT + GUESS = ASSUME → to assume is to accept a guess as true before having complete proof)
People assumed and presumed too quickly, consuming false rumors before learning the truth.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assumere', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'sumere' (to take). The word originally meant 'to take on' or 'to take up' in Latin and evolved to mean accepting something as true.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“The new CEO will assume responsibility for the company's debts.”
“The military assumed control of the government.”
“Let's assume that the weather will be good tomorrow.”
“We can safely assume that everyone received the message.”
“The president will assume office in January.”
📝Examples
“Never assume your mom knows where your phone is - she's not a GPS tracker!”
“I assumed the test would be easy, but it was harder than climbing Mount Everest!”
“The new manager will assume her duties starting next Monday.”
“It's dangerous to assume that all students learn at the same pace.”
“The detective assumed a false identity to solve the case.”
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