Presume: meaning, definitions and examples

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presume

 

[ prɪˈzjuːm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a conversation

To presume means to suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it. It is often used when making assumptions or jumping to conclusions.

Synonyms

assume, infer, suppose

Examples of usage

  • I presume you have already made a decision.
  • She presumed he was guilty before hearing all the evidence.
Context #2 | Verb

formal or legal context

In a formal or legal context, to presume means to accept something as true until proven otherwise. It is often used in legal proceedings or official documents.

Synonyms

assume, posit, take for granted

Examples of usage

  • The law presumes innocence until guilt is proven.
  • The court presumes the validity of the contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "presume" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presumir

🇮🇳 अनुमान लगाना

🇩🇪 annehmen

🇮🇩 mengira

🇺🇦 припускати

🇵🇱 przypuszczać

🇯🇵 仮定する

🇫🇷 présumer

🇪🇸 presumir

🇹🇷 varsaymak

🇰🇷 추정하다

🇸🇦 افترض

🇨🇿 předpokládat

🇸🇰 predpokladať

🇨🇳 假设

🇸🇮 predvidevati

🇮🇸 gera ráð fyrir

🇰🇿 болжамдау

🇬🇪 ვარაუდი

🇦🇿 güman etmək

🇲🇽 presumir

Etymology

The word 'presume' originated from the Latin word 'praesumere', which means 'to take beforehand'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, with the meaning of 'to take upon oneself, to take for granted'. Over time, the definition evolved to include the idea of assuming something to be true without proof. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting the changing nuances of its meaning.

See also: presumably, presumed, presumption, presumptive, presumptuous.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,844 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.