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   presume

   /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 assumesupposedare sayimaginetake itexpectbelievethinksurmiseguessjudgetrustconjecturespeculatepostulateposithypothesizededucedivineinferconcludepresupposetake for grantedtake as read
   • ▪ take for granted that something exists or is the case: "the argument presumes that only one person can do the work"
   • 2. be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something: "kindly don't presume to issue me orders in my own house" Similar venturedarehave the temerityhave the audacityhave the effronterybe so bold asmake so bold asgo so far astake the liberty of
   • ▪ make unjustified demands; take liberties: "forgive me if I have presumed"
   • ▪ unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to privileges: "he was wary of presuming on the close friendship between them"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French presumer, from Latin praesumere ‘anticipate’ (in late Latin ‘take for granted’), from prae ‘before’ + sumere ‘take’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. presumable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › presumePresume Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Presume is a verb that means to take something for granted or to suppose to be true without proof. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and legal usage of presume from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRESUME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of presume as a verb, with synonyms, antonyms and related words. Find out how to use presume in different contexts, such as expressing belief, rudeness or law, with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRESUME | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Presume means to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain, or to do something that you have no right to do. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and see examples from various sources.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRESUME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb presume, which can mean to take for granted, to assume, to dare, or to rely on something. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and legal and formal contexts of presume.

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   Presume definition: to take for granted, assume, or suppose. See examples of PRESUME used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › presumePresume - definition of presume by The Free Dictionary

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   Presume means to take for granted, assume, or dare without proof or permission. Learn the difference between presume and assume, the legal meaning of presume, and the synonyms and translations of presume.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › presumePresume - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.