assume

Intermediate

/əˈsuːm/

verb
to accept something to be true without question or proof

assume in a sentence

  • “Assume A knows B is guilty.”
  • “We mustn't assume the suspects ' guilt.”
  • “I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school.”
  • “Let's assume that they're coming and make plans on that basis.”

What does “assume” mean?

assume (verb) means to accept something to be true without question or proof. It is pronounced /əˈsuːm/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "assume" mean?
assume (verb) means: to accept something to be true without question or proof
How do you pronounce "assume"?
"assume" is pronounced /əˈsuːm/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "assume" in a sentence?
Here is "assume" used in a sentence: Assume A knows B is guilty.

Learn assume and 29,000+ more words with Vocaby.

Pronunciation, examples, and spaced repetition that makes every word stick.

Related words

Browse the full word library