Sentences with assume
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A a - It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar. [VERB that]
- Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors. [VERB noun]
- Howard's response is to assume total control and make it look as if he's dealing with root causes.
- Australia's Michael Hussey, who will assume a leadership role in the short Malaysian one-day tour.
- In his dreams, the mountains assumed enormous importance. [VERB noun]
- He contented himself by assuming an air of superiority. [VERB noun]
- He says it's wrong to assume that private schools have the best teachers.
- Fixed rate loans assume a 3 year fixed term.
- To assume that someone is sane
- To assume office
- SYNONYMY NOTE: assume implies the putting on of a false appearance but suggests a harmless or excusable motive [an assumed air of bravado]; pretend, feign both imply a profession or display of what is false, the more literary , feign sometimes suggesting an elaborately contrived situation [to pretend not to hear, to feign deafness]; to affect2 is to make a show of being, having, using, wearing, etc., usually for effect [to affect a British accent]; simulate emphasizes the imitation of typical signs involved in assuming an appearance or characteristic not one's own [to simulate interest]
- He assumed indifference, although the news affected him deeply
- The problem assumed gigantic proportions
- The revolutionaries assumed control of the city
- To assume control
- To assume an obligation
- To assume an air of innocence
- We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
- Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.
- To assume that everyone wants peace.
- To assume an obligation.
- To assume the office of treasurer.
- He assumed the style of an aggressive go-getter.
- The situation assumed a threatening character.
- To assume a humble manner.
- To assume a right to oneself; to assume control.