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presume


Definition: Meaning of, presume in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɪˈzjuːm /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
presume presumed presumed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
presuming presumes
  1. [transitive] to think that something is true, although you are not certain [=  assume]
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  2. [transitive] to accept something as true until it is shown to not be true, especially in law [=  assume]
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  3. [intransitive] formal to behave without respect or politeness by doing something that you have no right to do
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  4. [transitive usually in present tense] formal to accept something as being true and base something else on it [=  presuppose]
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  5. presume on/upon somebody's friendship/generosity etc to unfairly ask someone for more than you should, because they are your friend, are generous etc
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presume used in phrasal verbs

  • presume on (phrasal verb)
    1. presume on/upon someone/something to expect more than you should get or have a right to, especially in your relationships with other people
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