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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 sayimagine
    • 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 audacity

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

    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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    presume. presume guilt. presume innocence. 4 meanings: 1. to take (something) for granted; assume 2. to take upon oneself (to do something) without warrant or permission;.... Click for more definitions.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › presumePRESUME Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    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

    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.

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

    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.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › presumepresume verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of presume verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPRESUME | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    PRESUME definition: 1. to think that something is likely to be true, although you are not certain: 2. If someone is…. Learn more.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-superentry › presumePRESUME - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

    Definitions of 'presume' 1. If you presume that something is the case, you think that it is the case, although you are not certain. [...] 2. If you say that someone presumes to do something, you mean that they do it even though they have no right to do it. [formal] [...] 3.