assume
/əˈsjuːm/verb
उच्चारण अस्यूम
मान लेना, अनुमान लगाना, कल्पना करना
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[T] ~ (that)… | ~ sth
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
मान लेना, अनुमान लगाना, कल्पना करना
- I assume you have read the chapter.
- Do not assume that the exam will be easy.
- Let us assume that the train is on time.
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- I assumed you knew about the meeting.
- Don't assume that everyone has a smartphone.
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[T] ~ sth formal
to take or begin to have power or responsibility
(पद, अधिकार) ग्रहण करना, सँभालना
- She assumed the office of Chief Justice in 2024.
- The army assumed control of the city.
- The new principal will assume charge next month.
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- He assumed responsibility for the failure.
- The vice-captain assumed command after the injury.
Synonyms take on undertake accept seize take over
Opposite resign relinquish give up
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[T] ~ sth formal
to pretend to have a particular feeling or quality
(भाव, रूप) धारण करना, ओढ़ना
- He assumed an air of innocence.
- She travelled under an assumed name.
- She assumed a cheerful look to hide her worry.
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- The actor assumed a Bengali accent for the role.
- He assumed an air of calm before the results were announced.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
assume + that-clause
Use assume when you accept something as true without proof. That can be dropped in speech.
जब आप बिना प्रमाण के किसी बात को सच मान लें, तब 'assume' का प्रयोग होता है; बोलचाल में that हट सकता है।
- I assumed that the shop would be open on Sunday.
- Don't assume everyone knows the answer.
assume + object + to be + complement / be assumed to
Use this pattern for a belief about a person or thing; the passive with to-infinitive is common in formal writing.
किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु के बारे में धारणा के लिए यह pattern आता है; औपचारिक लेखन में to-infinitive वाला passive आम है।
- The missing hikers were assumed to be safe.
- We assumed him to be a teacher.
assume responsibility / control / power
In this sense, assume means to take on a duty or a position, and the style is formal.
इस अर्थ में 'assume' का मतलब कोई दायित्व या पद ग्रहण करना है और शैली औपचारिक है।
- The new Chief Minister assumed office on Monday.
- Radhika assumed responsibility for the mistake.
assume a name / an expression / a look
Assume can also mean to put on a false or temporary appearance or manner.
'Assume' का अर्थ कोई बनावटी या अस्थायी रूप या भाव धारण करना भी हो सकता है।
- The spy assumed a false name.
- He assumed an air of innocence.
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adverb + assume
wronglysafelyautomaticallymistakenlycommonly
- You can safely assume that the train will be late.
assume + noun
controlofficeresponsibilityimportanceidentity
- The deputy assumed control of the department after the manager resigned.
verb + to assume
be easybe reasonablebe wrongtendbe safe
- It is reasonable to assume that prices will rise before the festival.
assume + proportions / form
alarming proportionsa new meaninghuge importancea different form
- The floods assumed alarming proportions within two days.
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- Let us assume that the train leaves at six; when must we start from home?
मान लीजिए कि ट्रेन छह बजे चलती है; हमें घर से कब निकलना होगा?
- I assumed you had already seen the result.
मैंने मान लिया था कि आप परिणाम पहले ही देख चुके हैं।
- The new commissioner assumed charge of the city this morning.
नए आयुक्त ने आज सुबह शहर का कार्यभार संभाल लिया।
- Never assume that a silent student has understood the lesson.
यह कभी मत मान लीजिए कि चुप रहने वाला विद्यार्थी पाठ समझ गया है।
- The dispute assumed a communal colour and the police were called in.
विवाद ने सांप्रदायिक रंग ले लिया और पुलिस बुलानी पड़ी।
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✗ We assume about his honesty.
✓ We assume his honesty.
Assume takes a direct object; it is not followed by about.
'Assume' के बाद सीधा object आता है; about नहीं लगता।
✗ I assumed that he will come on time.
✓ I assumed that he would come on time.
After a past tense verb like assumed, the that-clause moves back: will becomes would.
'Assumed' जैसी past tense क्रिया के बाद that-clause में will का would हो जाता है।
✗ Assuming that he comes, so we will start the meeting.
✓ Assuming that he comes, we will start the meeting.
Assuming that already links the clauses, so a second conjunction is wrong.
'Assuming that' पहले ही दोनों clauses को जोड़ता है, इसलिए दूसरा conjunction गलत है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Assume, presume and suppose all describe believing something without proof, but the strength of the belief differs.
तीनों का अर्थ बिना प्रमाण के मान लेना है, पर विश्वास की दृढ़ता में अंतर है।
To accept something as true, often without checking, and sometimes wrongly.
बिना जाँचे किसी बात को सच मान लेना, कभी-कभी गलत भी।
- I assumed the exam was on Friday.
To believe something is true because it is very likely, until it is proved otherwise.
किसी बात को इसलिए सच मानना कि वह बहुत संभावित है, जब तक उलटा सिद्ध न हो।
- I presume you have read the notice.
To think something is probably true; it also introduces an idea to be considered.
किसी बात को संभवतः सच समझना; यह विचार करने योग्य बात भी प्रस्तुत करता है।
- Suppose it rains; what will we do?
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
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as·sume
Double s and -sume (not 'asume'); the noun assumption (with -mption, not 'assumtion').
दो s और अंत में -sume ('asume' गलत है); noun assumption (-mption के साथ, 'assumtion' नहीं)।
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assume or presume?
Both mean to suppose something is true. Presume suggests a reasonable belief based on some evidence: 'I presume he is ill, since he is absent.' Assume is used more freely, even without evidence: 'Let us assume the price is fixed.' Presume also means to dare to do something without the right: 'I would not presume to advise you.'
दोनों का अर्थ 'कुछ सच मान लेना' है। Presume में कुछ प्रमाण पर आधारित उचित विश्वास का भाव है: 'I presume he is ill, since he is absent'। Assume अधिक खुलकर प्रयोग होता है, बिना प्रमाण के भी: 'Let us assume the price is fixed'। Presume का अर्थ 'बिना अधिकार के कुछ करने का साहस करना' भी है: 'I would not presume to advise you'।
The assume/presume pair is a usage item.
Assume और presume की जोड़ी usage में आती है।
Keep apart assume (suppose) and resume (start again).
Assume (मान लेना) और resume (फिर शुरू करना) को अलग रखिए।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Assume office, assume responsibility, an assumed name, a safe assumption.
Collocations: assume office (पद संभालना), assume responsibility (ज़िम्मेदारी लेना), an assumed name (बदला हुआ या झूठा नाम), a safe assumption (ऐसी मान्यता जो लगभग सही हो)।