Difference between Assume and Accept

What is the difference between Assume and Accept?

Assume as a verb is to authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof. while Accept as a verb is to receive, especially with a consent, with favour or with approval.

Assume

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof. To take on a position or duty. To adopt an idea or cause.

Example sentence: For a male artist, people instantly assume they write their own music, but for women, they assume it's all manufactured.

Accept

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To receive, especially with a consent, with favour or with approval.To receive or admit to; to agree to; to assent to; to submit to; as, I accept your proposal, amendment, or excuse.To endure patiently.(commerce) To agree to pay.To receive officially; as, to accept the report of a committee.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Accepted.

Example sentence: We now accept the fact that learning is a lifelong process of keeping abreast of change. And the most pressing task is to teach people how to learn.

We hope you now know whether to use Assume or Accept in your sentence.

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