assumed

• Describe algo que se da por sentado o se considera verdadero sin pruebas, o que se adopta de manera fingida o no real.

Describes something that is taken for granted or accepted as true without proof.

1. Supposed or taken for grantedB2formal

   Believed to be true without proof; hypothetical.

   supuesto

   • The assumed cause of the accident was driver error.
   • Under the assumed conditions, the experiment should work.
   • His assumed innocence was later proven false.

   Sinónimosconjecturalhypotheticalsupposedtaken for granted

   Antónimosactualconfirmedprovenverified

2. Fake or pretendedB2formal

   Used to describe a false identity or name taken on purpose.

   Falso o fingido

   • He traveled under an assumed name to avoid detection.
   • The spy operated with an assumed identity.
   • She wrote the article under an assumed name.

   Sinónimosboguscounterfeitfakefalsefeignedfictitiousmade-uppretendedspurious

   Antónimosactualauthenticgenuinereal

• 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