CEFR B2 · Verbs

assume

/əˈsuːm/ 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)

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Synonyms & Antonyms

To assume means to believe something to be true without having any proof or definite information.

Synonyms

presume suppose conjecture speculate infer

Antonyms

know prove verify confirm

Translations

assume in your language

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عربي

أن تعتقد أن شيئًا ما صحيح دون وجود دليل.

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اردو

فرض کرنا یا بغیر ثبوت کے کسی بات کو سچ مان لینا۔

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हिंदी

मान लेना या बिना सबूत के किसी बात को सच मान लेना।

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中文

在没有证据的情况下认为某事是真的。

Easy Explanation

When you assume, you guess something is true. You don't have facts, but you think it's correct. Sometimes, assumptions can be wrong.

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Memory TipAssume starts like 'a guess' – you are guessing something is true.

Contextual Examples

I assume (believe without proof) you've finished your homework, so we can go out now.

Don't assume (think without evidence) that everyone knows the answer; always explain clearly.

We can't assume (take for granted) that the train will be on time, so let's leave early.

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