LEARNit Dictionary
assume
verb
/əˈsjuːm/
UK
/əˈsuːm/
US
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
فرض کردن, پنداشتن, تصور کردن, گمان بردن
2
to take or begin to have power or responsibility
برعهده گرفتن, پذیرفتن مسئولیت, به عهده گرفتن
Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.
The court
assumed responsibility
for the girl's welfare.
Goodman will
assume the role
of president.
Lynch assumed office in April.
3
to begin to have a particular quality or appearance
به خود گرفتن
This matter has assumed considerable importance.
In the story the god assumes the form of an eagle.
synonym
take on
4
to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
تظاهر کردن, وانمود کردن
He assumed an air of concern.
He had assumed a stage Southern accent.
synonym
put on