assumed

• Descreve algo que é tomado como certo ou considerado verdadeiro sem provas; também pode indicar algo que foi adotado ou assumido como responsabilidade.

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.

   Presumido

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

   Sinônimosconjecturalhypotheticalsupposedtaken for granted

   Antônimosactualconfirmedprovenverified

2. Fake or pretendedB2formal

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

   Falso

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

   Sinônimosboguscounterfeitfakefalsefeignedfictitiousmade-uppretendedspurious

   Antônimosactualauthenticgenuinereal

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo é tomado como verdadeiro sem provas, ou que alguém passa a ter uma função, responsabilidade ou característica.

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.

   Presumir

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

   Sinônimosconjectureguesspositpostulatepresumesupposesurmisetake for granted

   Antônimosascertainconfirmestablishknowproveverify

2. Take on responsibilityB2formal

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

   Assumir

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

   Sinônimosacceptadoptbearembraceenter uponshouldertake ontake upundertake

3. Take control or possessionB2formal

   To take or begin to have power or control.

   Assumir o controle

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

   Sinônimosacquireappropriateseizeshouldertaketake ontake overundertakeusurp

   Antônimosabdicatecederelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield