presume (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /prɪˈzjuːm/
Definition
To suppose something to be true without having proof, based on what is likely or probable.
Examples
I presume you've already met my colleagues, Sarah and Tom.
We must presume innocence until guilt is proven.
He presumed that the train would be late and left home an hour later.
How to Use presume
- presume that (collocation)
- To suppose that a particular situation or fact is true. — "I presume that you've finished the report by now."
- presume on (prepositional phrase)
- To take advantage of someone's kindness or patience. — "Don't presume on my friendship to get special treatment."
- presume upon (prepositional phrase)
- To take advantage of someone's kindness or patience. — "He presumed upon their generosity for too long."
- presume to do (prepositional phrase)
- To have the audacity or courage to do something, often considered inappropriate. — "I wouldn't presume to tell you what to do."
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