English · Common Verbs
assume
/əˈsjuːm/
[/əˈsjuːm/]
suppose without proof
Intermediateverb
Definition
To accept that something is true without having proof of it.
Example
Do not assume that everyone has read the email, because some people may have missed it.
Do not assume that everyone has read the email, because some people may have missed it.
Etymology
From Latin 'assumere' (to take up), from 'ad-' and 'sumere' (to take).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for suppositions and for taking on roles or duties.