assume
intermediateB1/əˈsjuːm/ · as-sume
To take for granted or without proof; to believe something to be true without verifying it.
Meanings
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
Synonyms
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.
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💡 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.
— Unknown, Unverified
* 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.