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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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The meaning of PRESUME is to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare. How to use presume in a sentence. The Difference Between Assume and Presume.
to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain: [ + (that) ] I presume (that) they're not coming, since they haven't replied to the invitation. [ + speech ] You are Dr Smith, I presume? "Are we walking to the hotel?" "I presume not/so."
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.
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. (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.
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.
Presume definition: to take for granted, assume, or suppose. See examples of PRESUME used in a sentence.
PRESUME meaning: 1 : to think that (something) is true without knowing that it is true; 2 : to accept legally or officially that something is true until it is proved not true.
that something is true, you think that it is true, although you are not certain. A complete guide to the word "PRESUME": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
