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.