Presume: meaning, definitions and examples
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presume
[ prɪˈzjuːm ]
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
Examples of usage
- I presume you have already made a decision.
- She presumed he was guilty before hearing all the evidence.
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
Word origin
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.