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assume

intermediateB1

/əˈsjuːm/ · as-sume

To take for granted or without proof; to believe something to be true without verifying it.

Meanings

verbformal

To take for granted or without proof; to believe something to be true without verifying it.

بغیر ثبوت کے قبول کرنا یا یہ ماننا کہ کوئی چیز سچ ہے۔

مفروضہ کرنا

mafruzah karna

Formal: مفروضہ بنانا

Synonyms

presumesupposetake for grantedمفروضہ کرناقبول کرنافرض کرنا

Antonyms

denyrejectrefuteانکار کرنارد کرناتردید کرنا

Common Collocations

  • assume responsibility
  • assume control
  • assume a position

Example Sentences

You should not assume that everyone knows the rules.

آپ کو یہ نہیں سمجھنا چاہیے کہ ہر کوئی قوانین جانتا ہے۔

Aap ko yeh nahin samajhna chahiye ke har koi qawaid janta hai.

The scientists assumed the hypothesis was correct.

سائنسدانوں نے مفروضہ کیا کہ قیاس درست ہے۔

Scientists ne mafruzah kiya ke qiyas durust hai.

It is dangerous to assume the best without evidence.

بغیر شواہد کے بہتر فرض کرنا خطرناک ہے۔

Bina shawahed ke behtar farz karna khatarnaak hai.

Easily Confused With

assume vs. presume:While both words imply taking something for granted, 'assume' often suggests belief without proof, whereas 'presume' suggests a stronger basis or probability.

Word Family

assumption
nounمفروضہ
assumptive
adjectiveمفروضاتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'assume' as 'A Assume' where you take A's word for something.

Imagine a person putting on sunglasses to see things differently, symbolizing the act of assuming.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اب تو کچھ ایسا کمال کر گئی ہو، کہ اب کسی پر اعتبار نہیں ہے۔

Ab to kuch aisa kamaal kar gayi ho, ke ab kisi par aitbaar nahin hai.

Now you've done such a wonder, that there is no trust in anyone.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود پر بھروسہ نہ کرنے والا کبھی کامیاب نہیں ہوتا۔

Khud par bharosa na karne wala kabhi kamiyab nahin hota.

One who does not trust themselves never succeeds.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "assumere" — to take up

First known use: 14th century

The word 'assume' has its roots in the Latin word 'assumere', which combines 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'sumere' meaning 'take'. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the late 14th century.