# assumes

Pronunciation: US say "uh-SOOMZ" /əˈsjuːmz/; UK say "uh-SYOOMZ" /əˈsjuːmz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of assume. — third-person singular simple present indicative of assume
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of assume. Use this form after he, she, or it.
   - _The report assumes that prices will keep rising through the year._
   - _When the director steps down, the deputy assumes all of her duties._

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