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

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

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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

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › presumePRESUME | 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.

5. 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. I presume you're here on business. American English : presume / prɪˈzum /

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

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

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.

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

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   presume. ( prɪˈzjuːm) vb. 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: don't presume on his agreement. 4.