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presumeto suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈzuːm/

Korean meaning: 추정하다, 가정하다

Korean pronunciation: 프리**줌**

Example Sentences

  • I presume the pizza delivery guy got lost again since it's been two hours.
  • Don't presume you can use my Netflix account just because we're friends!
  • The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

presume

VERB

//prɪˈzuːm//

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

presume concept
💡 Concept

From broken branches and massive prints, we presume a giant beast is nearby.

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presume rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Presume from crumbs — then resume as the truth looms.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈzuːm/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈzjuːm/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootsum
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'praesumere', combining 'prae-' (before) and 'sumere' (to take), literally meaning 'to take beforehand'. The word entered English through Old French 'presumer' in the 14th century.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

I presume the pizza delivery guy got lost again since it's been two hours.

😄 Fun example

Don't presume you can use my Netflix account just because we're friends!

The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

😄 Fun example

I presume you've already finished your homework since you're playing games.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

assumesupposebelievesuspectconclude

Antonyms

doubtquestiondeny

Related

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