ASSUME


Meaning of ASSUME in English

(ACCEPT) [verb] [T] - to accept (something) to be true without question or proofWe can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent. [+ object + to infinitive]We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school. [+ (that) clause]Let's assume (that) there's an election this month. What is the result likely to be, given the latest opinion polls? [+ (that) clause]

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.