- present tense form of assume (3rd person singular).
assumes
Example Sentences
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He assumes that, these days, the public goes to see movies or plays, watches television, or reads books either to avoid this dismal reality or absolve themselves from it.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
Taylor & Byrne is new, all glass and light; Cathcarts is dark wood and padded chairs; one assumes that earlier teams have occupied the space going back a century or more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said the end of the coalition's mission marked "Iraq's transition to a phase in which it assumes full responsibility for its security and stability".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
His long-term target assumes SpaceX’s business grows rapidly.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
He assumes it will be a dinner party, asks if there’s anything he can bring, but she says no, it will be just him.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
