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Presuming

Verb / prɪˈzu:mɪŋ / / pri:ˈzu:mɪŋ / Another word for presuming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'presuming' is to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

Synonyms & similar words

dare takeforgranted assume presume makebold assuming supposing guessing estimating postulating hypothesizing speculating conjecturing inferring reckoning thinking expecting anticipating imagining suspecting surmising presupposing fancying opining believing

Example sentences

  1. I am presuming that it will rain tomorrow.
  2. He is presuming that the package will arrive today.
  3. She is presuming that her team will win the game.
  4. They are presuming that the movie will be good.
  5. We are presuming that the meeting will be canceled.

Quotes

  • "Presuming you can't do it yourself, what would you like me to do?" - Terry Pratchett
  • "Presuming that there's such a thing as inspiration, it's usually something that you can't define where it came from." - Bob Dylan
  • "Presuming that all women have a particular vulnerability is not only wrong, it's offensive." - Hillary Clinton

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