assume
/əˈsuːm/
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
Example
We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.
/əˈsuːm/
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
Example
We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
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/əˈsuːm/
To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.
/əˈsʌmp.ʃən/
The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.
His assumption of secretarial duties was timely.
/əˈʃɔː/
To make sure and secure.
/əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/
Causing astonishment.
/əˈtætʃmənt/
The act or process of (physically or figuratively) attaching.
/əˈtɛmpt/
The action of trying at something.
It was worth the attempt.
/ˈɒkʃən/
A public event where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
/ˈɔː.di.əʊ/
Focused on audible sound, as opposed to sight.
/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
Capable of operating without external control or intervention.
The automatic clothes washer was a great labor-saving device.
/ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/
In an automatic manner.