Assume

Synonyms of assume

• believe
• suppose
• presume
• take for granted

Antonyms of assume

• doubt
• question
• know
• disbelieve

Collocations of assume

assume responsibility

Frequency: 70 %

I assume responsibility for my actions.

assume control

Frequency: 60 %

She decided to assume control of the situation.

assume the worst

Frequency: 50 %

Don't always assume the worst in people.

assume the role

Frequency: 45 %

He was asked to assume the role of team captain.

assume innocence

Frequency: 35 %

It is important to assume innocence until proven guilty.

Idiomatic Expressions for assume

• Phrase: Assume someone's guilt
  Meaning: To believe or act as if someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing without proof.
  Usage: The detective assumed the suspect's guilt before gathering all the evidence.