presume
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/ prɪˈzum /
verb (used with object), pre·sumed, pre·sum·ing.
to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.
Law.
to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary.
to undertake with unwarrantable boldness.
to undertake (to do something) without right or permission: to presume to speak for another.
verb (used without object), pre·sumed, pre·sum·ing.
Origin of presume
OTHER WORDS FROM presume
pre·sum·ed·ly [pri-zoo-mid-lee] /prɪˈzu mɪd li/, adverb pre·sum·er, noun un·pre·sumed, adjectiveWords nearby presume
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British Dictionary definitions for presume
presume
/ (prɪˈzjuːm) /
verb
(when tr, often takes a clause as object)
to take (something) for granted; assume
(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?
(intr; foll by on or upon)
to rely or depend
don't presume on his agreement
law
to take as proved until contrary evidence is produced
Derived forms of presume
presumedly (prɪˈzjuːmɪdlɪ), adverb presumer, noun presuming, adjective presumingly, adverbWord Origin for presume
C14: via Old French from Latin
praesūmere to take in advance, from
prae before +
sūmere to
assume