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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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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.
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 likely, although not certain: [ + (that) clause ] I presume (that) they’re not coming, since they haven’t replied to the invitation.
Presume definition: to take for granted, assume, or suppose. See examples of PRESUME used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
[transitive] to accept that something is true until it is shown not to be true, especially in court. presume somebody/something + adj. Twelve passengers are missing, presumed dead. In English law, a person is presumed innocent until proved guilty. presume something We must presume innocence until we have proof of guilt.
PRESUME definition: 1. to think that something is likely to be true, although you are not certain: 2. If someone is…. Learn more.
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.
