If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly. It is a misconception to assume that the two continents are similar If mistakes occurred, they were assumed to be the fault of the commander on the spot `Today?' --- `I'd assume so, yeah.' = presume
Christianity, obsolete; take up someone's soul into heaven; "This is the day when May was assumed into heaven"
If someone assumes power or responsibility, they take power or responsibility. Mr Cross will assume the role of Chief Executive with a team of four directors
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person; "I'll accept the charges"; "She agreed to bear the responsibility"
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seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession; "He assumed to himself the right to fill all positions in the town"; "he usurped my rights"; "She seized control of the throne after her husband died"
You can use let us assume or let's assume when you are considering a possible situation or event, so that you can think about the consequences. Let us assume those clubs actually win something. Then players will receive large bonuses Let's assume for a moment that I am a litigant in your court. see also assuming