assume

US /əˈsum/

UK /ə'sju:m/

A2

verb

  • To act in a false manner to mislead others
  • To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
  • To suppose something to be the case without proof.
  • To take a job or the responsibilities of another

other

  • To suppose to be the case without proof.
  • To take on or adopt (a quality or appearance).
  • To take or begin to have (power or responsibility).

Examples

I think we can safely assume that this situation will continue.

It's all too easy to assume that people know what they are doing.