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- Dictionarypresume/prɪˈzjuːm/
verb
- 1. suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability: "I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building" Similar
- 2. be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something: "kindly don't presume to issue me orders in my own house" Similar
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1. : to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare. 2. : to expect or assume especially with confidence. 3. : to suppose to be true without proof. presumed innocent until proved guilty. 4. : to take for granted : imply.
PRESUME definition: 1. to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain: 2. to…. Learn more.
to believe something to be true because it is likely, although not certain: [ + (that) clause ] I presume (that) they’re not coming, since they haven’t replied to the invitation. People accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Presume definition: to take for granted, assume, or suppose. See examples of PRESUME used in a sentence.
If you presume something, it means you act as though it's true before all the evidence is in. If you are presumed to be the fastest runner, don't get too cocky — that word implies that you haven't actually raced yet.
1. To take for granted that something is true or factual; make a supposition. 2. To act presumptuously or take unwarranted advantage of something: Don't presume on their hospitality.
1. (when tr, often takes a clause as object) to take (something) for granted; assume. 2. (when tr, often foll by an infinitive) to take upon oneself (to do something) without warrant or permission; dare. do you presume to copy my work? 3. (intr; foll by on or upon) to rely or depend.
Definition of presume verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Presume definition: To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary.
PRESUME definition: 1. to think that something is likely to be true, although you are not certain: 2. If someone is…. Learn more.
