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   pre·sume

   /prēˈzo͞om/

   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 audacious 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: "she knew he regarded her as his protegée, but was determined not to presume on that"

   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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   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. intransitive verb. 1. : to act or proceed presumptuously or on a presumption. 2. : to go beyond what is right or proper

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

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   PRESUME definition: 1. to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although you are not certain: 2. to…. Learn more.

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

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

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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.

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

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   If you presume that something is true, you think that it is true, although you are not certain.

7. 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. To presume is to take something for granted.

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

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   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.