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Meaning of 'presume' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Presume [ v. i.]
- To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far.
- To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take liberties; -- often with on or upon before the ground of confidence.
2 . Presume [ v. t.]
- To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.
- To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose.

Meaning of 'presume' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . presume [ v]
Meaning (1):
- constitute reasonable evidence for
Example in sentence:
  • A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food
Meaning (2):
- take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Example in sentence:
  • How dare you call my lawyer?
Meaning (3):
- take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Example in sentence:
  • I assume his train was late

Nearby Words:

pre- preaccusation preace preach preached preacher preachership preachify preaching preachman

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