Synonyms for
Presumed
Definition
To suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
Synonyms & similar words
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Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- presumed innocent
- presumed guilty
- presumed dead
- presumed to be
- presumed owner
- presumed intention
- presumed consent
Word family
Usage note
Often used in legal contexts to indicate something accepted as true until proven otherwise. Be mindful of the difference between 'presume' (to assume without proof) and 'assume' (to take for granted).
Example sentences
- She presumed her friend was coming over because she saw her car in the driveway.
- The teacher presumed the student had done the homework because it was due that day.
- The archaeologist presumed there was an ancient city buried beneath the sand.
- He presumed the restaurant was closed because the lights were off.
- She presumed he was angry because of the tone of his voice.
Quotes
"I always felt that the great high privilege, relief and comfort of friendship was that one had to explain nothing."
-Katherine Mansfield
"It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool than to talk and remove all doubt of it."