Assume

Verb:

1. To take for granted or suppose without proof.
2. To take on or adopt (a responsibility, role, or identity).

Prepositions:

• “That” (assume that)
• “Of” (assume of someone)
• “Responsibility for” (assume responsibility for)

Collocations:

• Assume control, assume the worst, assume a position, assume an identity, assume authority.

Example Sentences:

1. She assumed that he had already left.
2. They assumed responsibility for the project’s success.
3. He assumed the role of team leader.
4. She assumed that the meeting would be postponed.
5. They assumed control of the situation.
6. He assumed the worst-case scenario.
7. She assumed the identity of her twin sister.
8. The new CEO will assume office next month.
9. He assumed ownership of the company.
10. They assumed the risk associated with the investment.
11. She assumed the title of Director of Marketing.
12. He assumed command of the military unit.
13. They assumed that the task would be completed on time.
14. She assumed that the proposal would be approved.
15. He assumed the position of chief financial officer.
16. She assumed leadership in the community.
17. They assumed that he was innocent until proven guilty.
18. He assumed the responsibility of caring for his siblings.
19. She assumed control over the project’s budget.
20. They assumed the authority to make decisions.
21. He assumed that she would decline the offer.
22. She assumed that the problem would resolve itself.
23. They assumed ownership of the property after the sale.
24. He assumed the role of mediator in the dispute.
25. She assumed the risk of starting her own business.
26. They assumed the identity of secret agents.
27. He assumed the position of spokesperson for the group.
28. She assumed the responsibility of organizing the event.
29. They assumed that the deadline could be extended.
30. He assumed the duty of supervising the construction.
31. She assumed the role of caregiver for her elderly parents.
32. They assumed control over the company’s finances.
33. He assumed leadership during the crisis.
34. She assumed that the problem would not recur.
35. They assumed responsibility for their actions.
36. He assumed the risk of investing in the startup.
37. She assumed the responsibility for training new employees.
38. They assumed authority over the decision-making process.
39. He assumed the role of mentor to the new hires.
40. She assumed control of the department’s budget.
41. He assumed that she would decline the invitation.
42. She assumed the role of advocate for the marginalized.
43. They assumed responsibility for maintaining the equipment.
44. He assumed ownership of the family business.
45. She assumed the risk of moving to a new city.
46. They assumed the responsibility of managing the project timeline.
47. He assumed the task of preparing the presentation slides.
48. She assumed the position of chairperson of the committee.
49. They assumed leadership in promoting sustainability.
50. He assumed the responsibility of ensuring customer satisfaction.