English · Word Candidate

assume

/əˈsjuːm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: assumes · assuming · assumed

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

xác thực bằng cách tin tưởng

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Verb

We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take on a position, duty or form.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhận một vị trí, nhiệm vụ hoặc hình thức

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Verb

Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “assume” mean?

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.

Is “assume” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.