assume
verb [T] (ACCEPT) /əˈsjuːm/
/-ˈsuːm/ Definition
B2 to accept something to be true without question or proof: [+ (that)] I assumed (that) you knew each other because you went to the same school. Let's assume (that) they're coming and make plans on that basis. [+ to infinitive] We can't assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they've decided to remain silent. We mustn't assume the suspects' guilt.Imagining and conceiving
(Definition of assume verb (ACCEPT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a reach of the imagination idiom
- blue-sky adjective
- conceivable adjective
- conceive verb (IMAGINE)
- conceive verb (INVENT)
- conceptualize verb
- dream verb (HOPE)
- dream verb (SLEEP)
- fertile adjective (IMAGINATION)
- grant verb (ACCEPT)
- guess verb
- I take it idiom
- picture noun (IMAGE)
- picture verb
- presumption noun
- put yourself in sb's place/position/shoes idiom
- reckon verb (CONSIDER)
- run riot idiom
- vision noun (MENTAL IMAGE)
- vision noun (VIEW OF THE FUTURE)
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