assume

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de tenir quelque chose pour vrai sans preuve, ou le fait de prendre un rôle ou une responsabilité.

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.

   Supposer sans preuve

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

   Synonymesconjectureguesspositpostulatepresumesupposesurmisetake for granted

   Antonymesascertainconfirmestablishknowproveverify

2. Take on responsibilityB2formal

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

   assumer (une responsabilité)

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

   Synonymesacceptadoptbearembraceenter uponshouldertake ontake upundertake

3. Take control or possessionB2formal

   To take or begin to have power or control.

   prendre le pouvoir/contrôle

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

   Synonymesacquireappropriateseizeshouldertaketake ontake overundertakeusurp

   Antonymesabdicatecederelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield