ASSUME


Meaning of ASSUME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əˈsju:m ]

v.tr. 1 (usu. foll. by that + clause) take or accept as being true, without proof, for the purpose of argument or action. 2 simulate or pretend (ignorance etc.). 3 undertake (an office or duty). 4 take or put on oneself or itself (an aspect, attribute, etc.) (the problem assumed immense proportions). 5 (usu. foll. by to) arrogate, usurp, or seize (credit, power, etc.) (assumed to himself the right of veto). øøassumable adj. assumedly adv. [ME f. L assumere (as AD-, sumere sumpt- take)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.