B1verbacademicpsychology
US/əˈsuːm/
UK/əˈsjuːm/
to think that something is true without being sure or having proof
In context
I assumed the shop would be open, but it was closed.
When you travel, don't assume that everyone understands English.
Let's assume the train is on time and meet at six.
Words that go with assume
verb + preposition
- assume thatI assume that you've already eaten.
adjective + preposition
- safe to assumeIt's safe to assume prices will rise again.
adverb + verb
- wrongly assumeMany people wrongly assume that cheap means bad.
- generally assumedIt was generally assumed that she would get the job.
verb + noun
- assume responsibilityThe manager assumed responsibility for the mistake.