How to use "assume" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

Example sentences for "assume" in popular movie and book plots

Pai's father refuses to assume traditional leadership; instead he moves to Germany to pursue a career as an artist. - Whale Rider
Players assume the role of hero Link, a young boy living with his uncle south of Hyrule Castle. - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Believing that Sabian and the police cannot resolve the situation, the FBI assume jurisdiction over the operation. - The Negotiator
She and the sailor assume "mannequin" postures, and grow rigid. - The After Hours
As the townspeople assume she is dead, Lionel tranquilizes her to keep her still for the funeral. - Braindead (film)
The Dashwoods soon learn that Miss Steele has become mrs Ferrars and assume that she is married to Edward. - Sense and Sensibility (film)
Suzanne beats both of them up effortlessly and Jay and Silent Bob assume the roles of their characters. - Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Catherine is terrified, but Archbishop Cranmer advises her to assume a modest, humble, apologetic pose to the king, and Henry forgives her. - The Six Wives of Henry VIII (BBC TV series)
After examining the logbook, the doctors assume they are dealing with the plague. - Nosferatu
They assume that Sandra posted bond, but Joan Raymond (Jane Randolph), an undercover investigator for the insurance company, did so. - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
The Enterprise crew sees Cochrane as a legend, but the real man is reluctant to assume his historical role. - Star Trek: First Contact
Most assume that the car is drug-related, because the bounty is so far above the actual value of the car. - Repo Man (film)
When the tape is sent to Woolton, he is led to assume that Samuels is behind the scheme and backs Urquhart in the contest. - House of Cards (UK TV series)
Many Tool Time viewers assume that the accidents on the show are done on purpose, to demonstrate the consequences of using tools improperly. - Home Improvement (TV series)
He admits knowing the victim from three years ago when he sold her a story, but they assume the two have been having an affair. - Young and Innocent
When Major dies, two young pigs, Snowball and Napoleon, assume command and consider it a duty to prepare for the Rebellion. - Animal Farm

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