assume
/əˈsuːm/
as · sume
/ə · ˈsuːm/
English Definition
v. suppose, take for granted
Significado en Español
suponer, asumir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giả định, cho rằng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
as(strengthen) + sume(take)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the following sentence, choose the synonym for “assume”: After the director retires, someone else will need to assume his duties.
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A
undertake
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B
ignore
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C
reject
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D
discard
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A — undertake.
“assume” means v. suppose, take for granted
Common questions about “assume”
What does “assume” mean?
assume — v. suppose, take for granted. In Chinese: 假设，认为.
How do you pronounce “assume”?
assume is pronounced /əˈsuːm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · sume.
Is “assume” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. assume appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “assume”?
as(strengthen) + sume(take)
