presume (Meaning)

Wordnet

presume (v)

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

constitute reasonable evidence for

take liberties or act with too much confidence

presume Sentence Examples

  1. I presume you're aware of the upcoming deadline.
  2. The court cannot presume guilt without evidence.
  3. I presumed he was angry, judging by his demeanor.
  4. We should not presume to know what others are thinking.
  5. I presumed the meeting was canceled, due to the lack of communication.
  6. It's dangerous to presume that all snakes are venomous.
  7. Based on her experience, she presumed the outcome would be positive.
  8. The police presumed the suspect was hiding somewhere in the vicinity.
  9. I cannot presume to offer advice on a matter I'm unfamiliar with.
  10. The assumption that all teenagers are irresponsible is a common misconception.

FAQs About the word presume

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof, take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission, constitute reasonable eviden

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establish, determine, demonstrate, establish, determine, demonstrate, prove,prove, substantiate, validate

I presume you're aware of the upcoming deadline.

The court cannot presume guilt without evidence.

I presumed he was angry, judging by his demeanor.

We should not presume to know what others are thinking.