Meaning
To accept something as true without proof, often based on logic or expectations.
Primary Function
Epistemic stance – presumption
Communicative Purpose
To state a presupposition as a basis for reasoning or action.
Pattern
I assume
Core Structure
I assume
Função primária
Epistemic stance – presumption
Propósito comunicativo
To state a presupposition as a basis for reasoning or action.
Situações de gatilho
When you take something for granted until information contradicts it.
Contextos
Meetings, instructions, logical steps.
Padrão
I assume
Estrutura central
I assume
Slots de substituição
clause
Colocados típicos
- I assume so
- let’s assume
- assuming that
Substituições comuns
- I take it that
- I presume
- I figure
Erros comuns
Using ‘assume’ when you actually know; confusing with ‘presume’ (stronger inference).
Similar / contraste
I presume (more formal, stronger inference), I take it (conversational), I suppose (weaker)
Interferências
‘Assume’ vs ‘presume’: “assume” often lacks evidence, while “presume” implies some basis.
Família do chunk
- Presumptive stance
Nuance
Can imply you are making a working hypothesis.
Efeito pragmático
Useful for setting up an argument or clarifying expectations.
Dica de memória
Assume that
Nota
This chunk is often used to make a reasonable guess or to set a premise for discussion. It can be followed by a 'that' clause, but the 'that' is often omitted in conversational contexts. The speaker typically expects the assumption to be accepted unless there is evidence to the contrary.
Upgrade path
I assume → I take it that → It is assumed that → Let us proceed on the assumption that
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