assume

to take as true or take on

Root

Other words with the sume / sumpt root

  • consume: to use up or eat
  • presume: to suppose or take for granted
  • presumptuous: too bold, forward, or taking too much for granted
  • resume: to begin again or take up again
  • subsume: to include within a larger category

Assume begins with taking up: take an idea as true or take on a role.

Do not assume the familiar-looking answer is correct.

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