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Definition of assuming - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
beliefRare act or instance of supposing without proofRare
- His argument is based on an assuming.
Adjective
1.
behaviorRare having an arrogant or presumptuous attitudeRare
- She gave an assuming smile, expecting everyone to agree.
2.
forwardRare US excessively forward or bold in mannerRare US
- His assuming behavior made others uncomfortable at the meeting.
Expressions with assuming
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expecting the most negative outcome
She is always assuming the worst in every situation.
supposing something is true for the sake of argument
Assuming that it rains, we will need umbrellas.
introducing a situation that may not be true for argument
Even assuming that he is right, we still have a problem.
Origin of assuming
Latin, assumere (to take up)
Terms with assuming included in their meaning
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assumption
assuming something is true
positioning
the act of assuming a position for effect
assumption
assuming something is true or will happen
control
act of assuming control or authority
shared understanding
used when assuming someone understands a situation
assumption
assuming that something is true
government
formal promise by a person assuming a public position
assumption
assuming that something is true
assumption
assuming that something is true
finance
related to assuming financial risk or support
comparison
assuming other conditions remain constant
assumption
assuming no other changes
ceremony
administer an oath to someone assuming office
logic
logical fallacy assuming the conclusion is true
inaction
failure to act while assuming no harm will result
shapeshifting spirit
spirit often capable of assuming human or animal form
logic
assuming something is true for the purpose of discussion
leadership chain
protocol for assuming a role after a vacancy
data analysis
statistic assuming data follows a specific distribution
business
maximum estimated time assuming everything goes wrong
logical fallacy
assuming one event caused another just because it happened first
logic
logical fallacy assuming a result without reasoning
finance
entity assuming financial risk in securities or shares
confidence
audacity or boldness in assuming something
Examples of assuming in a sentence
That’s an assuming, not a fact, so show me your evidence. His assuming tone irritated the entire group. The assuming manner in which he spoke was off-putting. Her assuming tone put everyone off during the discussion. The assuming guest demanded special treatment at the event.
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- French:supposition, prétentieux, ...
- German:Annahme, anmaßend, ...
- Italian:supposizione, presuntuoso, ...
- Spanish:suposición, presuntuoso, ...
- Portuguese:suposição, presunçoso, ...
- Chinese:假定, 自负的, ...
- Japanese:思い込み, 傲慢な, ...
- Arabic:افْتِرَاض, مُتَغَطْرِس, ...
- Hebrew:הַנָּחָה, יָהִיר, ...
- Russian:предположение, самоуверенный, ...
- Ukrainian:припущення, зарозумілий, ...
- Hindi:अनुमान, अहंकारी, ...
Definition of assume - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
beliefbelieve something is true without proof
- I assume you have finished your homework.
2.
responsibilitytake on a role or responsibility
- She assumed the leadership of the project..
3.
behaviorpretend to have a quality or manner
- He assumed an air of confidence during the interview.
4.
changebegin to have a particular quality
- The problem assumed a new dimension after the meeting.
5.
authoritytake control or possession without authority
- The rebel group assumed control of the city.
Expressions with assume
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die or be killed, often humorously
After the accident, he assumed room temperature.
take on a role or responsibility
She will assume the mantle of leadership next month.
take on a specific function or job
She will assume the role of team leader next month.
accept something as true without proof
Let's just assume he's telling the truth.
accept duty or control for something or someone
She will assume responsibility for the new project.
begin official duties in a new position or job
The president will assume office next week.
bend over for corporal punishment
The teacher ordered the student to assume the position.
pretend to have a certain attitude or manner
She assumed an air of confidence during the interview.
Origin of assume
Latin, assumere (to take to oneself)
Examples of assume in a sentence
They assume the package will arrive on time. He assumed the role of manager. They assumed responsibility for the error. She assumed a cheerful demeanor despite the bad news. They assumed the role of a leader in the project. At dusk, the sky assumed a deep violet colour.
The debate assumed greater urgency after the warning. Without permission, he assumed the role of team leader. The official assumed power after the sudden resignation.
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- French:supposer, assumer, ...
- German:annehmen, übernehmen, ...
- Italian:supporre, prendere, ...
- Spanish:suponer, tomar, ...
- Portuguese:presumir, assumir, ...
- Chinese:以为, 承担, ...
- Japanese:仮定する, 引き受ける, ...
- Arabic:افترض, تَوَلَّى, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַנִּיחַ, לִטּוֹל, ...
- Russian:предполагать, взять на себя, ...
- Ukrainian:припускати, взяти на себе, ...
- Hindi:मान लेना, जिम्मेदारी लेना, ...
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