assume
//əˈsuːm//
Verb
assumeInfinitive
assumePresent tense
assumedPast tense
assumedPast participle
assumingPresent participle
assumesThird-person singular
1
to accept something as true without proof or verification
I assumed he was telling the truth.
2
to take on or adopt a particular role, responsibility, or position
She will assume the role of team leader next month.
3
to pretend to have or be something; to adopt a false appearance
He assumed an air of confidence to hide his nervousness.