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.
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