How to Use "Assume" with Example Sentences

assume (v): to think something is true without getting proof or checking it

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Used with adverbs:

"She automatically assumes that I will help her."
(automatically, naturally)

"They widely assumed that we would get married."
(widely, generally, commonly)

"We can safely assume that it'll be sunny tomorrow."
(safely, reasonably)

"She usually assumes the worst."
(usually)

Used with verbs:

"We can assume a lot of guests will come to the party."
(can, might, must, should)

"People tend to assume too much."
(tend, like to)

"It would be a mistake to assume that."
(would be a mistake, would be unwise, would be wrong, would be easy)