Assume Meaning in English

word

US

/əˈsum/

uh-SOOM

UK

/ɐsˈuːm/

uh-SYOOM

Definition

To think something is true without having complete proof. It can also mean to begin to have a responsibility, position, or role.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in academic, formal, and everyday English. 'Assume' often suggests a guess without full evidence, so it can sound risky or careless: 'Don't assume.' In formal contexts, it is also used in patterns like 'assume responsibility', 'assume office', and 'let's assume that...'.

• Spanish: suponer - asumir (responsabilidad o cargo)
• Portuguese (BR): supor - assumir (responsabilidade ou cargo)
• Portuguese (PT): supor - assumir (responsabilidade ou cargo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 假设 - 以为 - 承担（责任或职位）
• Chinese (Traditional): 假設 - 以為 - 承擔（責任或職位）
• Hindi: मान लेना - समझ लेना - संभालना (ज़िम्मेदारी या पद)
• Arabic: يفترض - يظن - يتولى (منصبًا أو مسؤولية)
• Bengali: মনে করা - ধরে নেওয়া - দায়িত্ব নেওয়া
• Russian: предполагать - брать на себя (обязанность, роль)
• Japanese: 仮定する - 思い込む - 引き受ける
• Vietnamese: cho rằng - đảm nhận
• Korean: 추정하다 - 맡다
• Turkish: varsaymak - üstlenmek
• Urdu: فرض کرنا - ذمہ داری لینا
• Indonesian: mengira - menganggap - mengambil (tanggung jawab/peran)

Example Sentences

I assume you know her name.

basic

We assumed the train was late.

basic

She will assume the role of team leader next month.

basic

Don't assume I'm upset just because I'm quiet.

natural

I just assumed they had already talked about it.

natural

If no one else wants to do it, I'll assume responsibility.

natural