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assume
assume(
uh
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sum
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to suppose)
Can I assume you'll be joining us for dinner?¿Puedo suponer que nos acompañarás para cenar?
a. asumir
Juan assumes the presidency on the first of January.Juan asume la presidencia el primero de enero.
3. (to seize)
a. apropiarse
The general did everything he could to assume power.El general hizo todo lo que pudo para apropiarse del poder.
4. (to adopt)
a. adoptar
Paul thinks that fossils are just minerals that have randomly assumed the shape of bones.Paul cree que los fósiles son solo unos minerales que han adoptado al azar la forma de los huesos.
5. (finance)
a. adquirir
The previous owner had financial difficulties, so we simply assumed the mortgage and moved in.El dueño anterior tenía problemas financieros, así que simplemente adquirimos la hipoteca y nos mudamos.
6. (to feign)
a. darse
Luke assumed an air of authority and took charge of the situation.Luke se dio un aire de autoridad y se hizo cargo de la situación.
a. suponer
This dance class assumes a certain level of flexibility.Este curso de baile supone cierto grado de flexibilidad.
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