English Dictionary

assume

/əˈsjuːm/

verb

To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof / To take on a position, duty or form

I assume that he will be there.

意味（1）

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

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

意味（2）

To take on a position, duty or form

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

意味（3）

To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate

He assumed an air of indifference

意味（4）

To receive, adopt (a person)

The sixth was a young knight of lesser renown and lower rank, assumed into that honorable company.

意味（5）

To adopt (an idea or cause)