assume

US /əˈsum/

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UK /ə'sju:m/

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v.t.Transitive VerbTo act in a false manner to mislead others

The spy plans to assume a false identity to trick the king

v.t.Transitive VerbTo believe, based on the evidence; suppose

People often assume the worst in others

v.t.Transitive VerbTo take a job or the responsibilities of another

Starting tomorrow, Michelle will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer

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So, the first person to assume there was a planet somewhere near this star was astronomer
So, the first person to assume there was a planet somewhere near this star was astronomer

06:18

Hence, fish mistakenly assume the plastic fragments to be planktons and thus, eat them.
Hence, fish mistakenly assume the plastic fragments to be planktons and thus, eat them.

05:46

It has the word 'partner' in so I assume this is about two people.
It has the word 'partner' in so I assume this is about two people.
so I assume this is about two people.
so I assume this is about two people.

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Now, most people assume these crackdowns have to do with fraudulent returns or return scams, and they do to an extent.
Now, most people assume these crackdowns have to do with fraudulent returns or return scams, and they do to an extent.

05:08

That would never work for Taiwan, I assume?
That would never work for Taiwan, I assume?

03:55

Which I think some people sort of assume exists
Which I think some people sort of assume exists

08:48

Hyperforeignism occurs when you overpronounce something based on what you assume the authentic pronunciation is.
Hyperforeignism occurs when you overpronounce something based on what you assume the authentic pronunciation is.
based on what you assume the authentic pronunciation is.
based on what you assume the authentic pronunciation is.

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