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assume

🇬🇧 UK/ә'sju:m/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLGREB1

Definitions

v.

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof

装腔作势、 僭越

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
asto, toward
+
sumtake, consume, use up
+
esuffix
=assume

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Let's assume that the weather will be good for the outdoor event.

  • 2.

    He assumed a leadership role in the company despite his lack of experience.

  • 3.

    The students assumed that the exam would not be difficult this year.

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