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Presume

Verb / prɪˈzu:m / Another word for presume — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

Synonyms & similar words

takeforgranted dare assume makebold assume believe think guess surmise speculate infer conjecture deduce reckon gather postulate accept expect anticipate trust

Synonyms by register

Formal

assume suppose surmise infer

Informal

reckon guess figure take it

Literary

conjecture opine

Antonyms

doubt deny disbelieve question challenge reject refute

Common collocations

  • presume innocence
  • presume guilty
  • presume too much
  • presume to speak
  • presume to judge
  • presume upon
  • presume the worst

Word family

noun presumption
verb presume
adjective presumptuous

Usage note

Often used in legal contexts to mean 'assume to be true until proven otherwise'. Be careful not to confuse 'presume' (to assume) with 'assume' (to take for granted).

Example sentences

  1. I presume you're hungry after playing outside all day.
  2. She presumed that the meeting would start at 3 pm.
  3. Don't presume to know what I'm thinking.
  4. I didn't want to presume on his kindness.
  5. He presumed upon his status to get special treatment.

Quotes

  • Never presume to know a person based on the one-dimensional window of the internet.
  • Presume not that I am the thing I was.
  • Presume not on thy heart when mine is slain.

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