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'assume' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'assume' with 20 example sentences.


assume verb

: take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

: take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

: take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

: take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person

: occupy or take on

: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

: make a pretence of

: take up someone's soul into heaven

: put clothing on one's body


  • The new king assumed the throne when he was only fifteen.
  • Let's assume that it's true.
  • Afterwards, he assumed a new identity.
  • I assumed she was your girlfriend.
  • We must assume the worst.
  • You should assume email messages aren't private.
  • I assume that you already know the answer.
  • I assume you have a car.
  • I assumed it was free.
  • Can we assume that everything is in order?
  • I assume that you've had breakfast.
  • I'm assuming that it won't be a problem.
  • I assume you've already done that.
  • I assume you're angry.
  • I'm assuming this is your father.
  • We assumed you were dead.
  • I assume you know what this is about.
  • I assume the two of you know each other.
  • Hitler assumed power in 1933.
  • I assume you don't want to go.
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