Assume
/əˈsjuːm/
To believe something is true without checking if it really is, like thinking your friend will come to your birthday party just because you invited them.
Examples
- I assume that if I study hard for the test, I will get a good grade.
- When I saw the dark clouds, I began to assume that it would rain soon.
- If my dog is barking, I assume that someone is at the door or outside.
Synonyms
believe
think
guess
expect
presume
figure
Antonyms
know
doubt
verify
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