assume

[əˈsuːm]

Definition:
1. Suppose to be the case, without proof.
2. Take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities.
3. Occupy or take on.

Use 'assume' in a sentence:

1. Be careful not to simply assume they are caused by climate change.
2. The code samples below assume this object exists.
3. He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority.
4. After all, we have no clue about the nature of these hypothetical aliens, why assume they're friendly?
5. Anyone can assume the appearance of hopes and values.
6. You can't assume victory.
7. You assume his innocence before hearing the evidence against him.
8. Let's assume he's not a complete idiot.
9. When will the new President assume office?
10. She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time.
11. I assume it's supposed to prove some point, although I don't exactly know what.
12. I assume his train was late.