assume

• Verbo utilizado para dar algo por cierto sin pruebas, o para aceptar un rol o una responsabilidad.

A verb used to indicate the act of accepting something as true without proof, or taking on a role or responsibility.

1. Suppose without proofB1formal

   To think that something is true without having proof or evidence.

   Suponer sin prueba

   • I assume you have already read the instructions.
   • She assumed he was telling the truth.
   • We cannot assume the results will be positive.

   Sinónimosconjectureguesspositpostulatepresumesupposesurmisetake for granted

   Antónimosascertainconfirmestablishknowproveverify

2. Take on responsibilityB2formal

   To begin to have a particular quality, responsibility, or role.

   asumir responsabilidad

   • He assumed the role of team leader.
   • She assumed responsibility for the project's failure.
   • The new manager will assume her duties next week.

   Sinónimosacceptadoptbearembraceenter uponshouldertake ontake upundertake

3. Take control or possessionB2formal

   To take or begin to have power or control.

   asumir el poder

   • The military assumed control of the government.
   • The company assumed ownership of the building.
   • He assumed command of the ship during the storm.

   Sinónimosacquireappropriateseizeshouldertaketake ontake overundertakeusurp

   Antónimosabdicatecederelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield