assume
/əˈsjuːm/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateverbThinking
assume (verb) means to accept that something is true without having proof.
Persian: فرض کردن
Meaning of assume
| Word | assume |
|---|---|
| Definition | to accept that something is true without having proof |
| Persian | فرض کردن |
| Pronunciation | /əˈsjuːm/ |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
I assumed you knew about the party.
فرض کردم از مهمانی خبر داری.
Word forms of assume
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| verb | assume |
| noun | assumption |
Synonyms of assume
presume, suppose
Common phrases with assume
- assume that
- wrongly assume
- assume responsibility
Related English words
analyseto study something carefully in order to understand it · B2anticipateto expect something and be ready for it · B2apparenteasy to see or understand; seeming to be true · B2approacha way of dealing with something; to come near · B2criticalextremely important; or expressing disapproval · B2despitewithout being affected by something · B2distinguishto see or understand the difference between things · B2evaluateto judge how good, useful or successful something is · B2
Questions about assume
What does assume mean?
assume (verb) means to accept that something is true without having proof.
What is the Persian meaning of assume?
assume means فرض کردن in Persian.
What level is the word assume?
assume is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for assume?
Words close in meaning to assume include presume, suppose.
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