Assumes Meaning in English
word · lemma: assume
əˈsumz
uh-SOOMZ
ɐsˈuːmz
uh-SOOMZ
Definition
'Assumes' means to accept something as true without proof, or to take on a role, duty, or responsibility.
Usage & Nuances
'Assumes' is often used in formal or written English. Common patterns: 'assume responsibility', 'assume the worst', or 'assume a role'. Do not confuse with 'presume', which sometimes has a stronger sense of expectation or justification.
Spanish: asume - suponePortuguese (BR): supõe - assume (cargo)Portuguese (PT): supõe - assume (cargo)Chinese (Simplified): 假设 - 认为 - 承担（职责）Chinese (Traditional): 假設 - 認為 - 承擔（職責）Hindi: मान लेता है - ग्रहण करता हैArabic: يفترض - يتولى (منصب)Bengali: মনে করে - ধরে নেয় - অনুমান করেRussian: предполагает - принимает на себяJapanese: 仮定する - 思い込む - 引き受けるVietnamese: giả định - cho rằng - đảm nhậnKorean: 가정하다 - 맡다Turkish: varsayar - üstlenirUrdu: فرض کرتا ہے - ذمہ داری لیتا ہےIndonesian: menganggap - menerima (tanggung jawab)
Example Sentences
She assumes he will call her tonight.
basic
Jack assumes the job will be easy.
basic
The teacher assumes her students understand the lesson.
basic
Whenever it rains, he assumes the game will be canceled.
natural
Don't just assume you know the answer — check it first!
natural
She assumes the role of team leader whenever the boss is away.
natural