assume

supporre, presumere

Credere che qualcosa sia vero senza averlo verificato o senza avere informazioni sufficienti.

In inglese semplice: To believe something is true before you have checked or have enough information.

• I assume you are tired.
• We assumed the shop was open.
• Why did you assume I had a car?

Come si usa: assume that… (I assumed that you already knew.); assume someone/something to be something (We assumed the building to be empty.)

Sinonimi: suppose, presume

Espressioni comuni: assume that, assume the worst, assume something

assumere

Accettare un lavoro, un dovere o un incarico e iniziare a svolgerne i compiti.

In inglese semplice: To take a job, duty, or position and begin doing what it requires.

• She will assume office tomorrow.
• He assumed responsibility for the project.
• The army assumed control of the city.

Sinonimi: take on, undertake

Espressioni comuni: assume responsibility, assume office, assume control, assume a role

fingere, assumere

Comportarsi come se si avesse un sentimento o una qualità che in realtà non si possiede.

In inglese semplice: To act as if you have a feeling or quality that you do not really have.

• He assumed a cheerful tone.
• She assumed an air of confidence.
• They assumed calm expressions as the questions began.

Sinonimi: affect, feign

Espressioni comuni: assume an air, assume a manner, assume a tone