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assume

/əˈsjuːm/

/əˈsum/

Translations

assumeverb

assumed

Past Simple

assumed

Past Participle

assuming

Gerund

/əˈsjuːm/

/əˈsum/

assumerAu sens de prendre une responsabilité, une tâche ou un rôle.

She assumed the responsibility of organizing the event.

Elle a assumé la responsabilité d’organiser l’événement.

I assume you have completed the assignment since you didn't ask for an extension.

Je suppose que tu as terminé le devoir puisque tu n’as pas demandé de délai supplémentaire.

Additional translations

revêtirS’emploie surtout pour un aspect, une apparence ou une qualité.

feindreS’emploie pour un sentiment, une attitude ou une apparence simulée.

présumerPlus formel que « supposer ».

Synonyms

take for granted

Antonyms

assumeverb

To take for granted or without proof.

I assume you have completed the assignment since you didn't ask for an extension.

To take upon oneself; undertake.

She assumed the responsibility of organizing the event.

To take on a particular quality, appearance, or role.

The chameleon can assume the color of its surroundings.

To begin to have a particular position or status.

He will assume the role of CEO next month.

To pretend to have or to put on an appearance of (a quality, feeling, or manner); to feign.

He assumed an air of indifference to hide his disappointment.