CEFR B2

presume that

verb phrase

Meaning

To accept something as true or likely to be true, without having proof, often as a basis for action or further thought.

Examples

We must presume that the committee members acted in good faith.
You can presume that the package will arrive by Friday if it was sent yesterday.

Synonyms: assume, suppose, reckon, posit

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presume that (B2)

verb phrase

Pronunciation: prɪˈzjuːm ðæt

Definition

To accept something as true or likely to be true, without having proof, often as a basis for action or further thought.

Examples

We must presume that the committee members acted in good faith.
You can presume that the package will arrive by Friday if it was sent yesterday.
Lawyers often presume that their clients are innocent until proven guilty.

How to Use presume that

presume that (verb phrase): To accept something as true or likely without proof. — "We presume that the meeting will start on time."
presume + adjective/noun (collocation): To assume a certain quality or state. — "The judge presumed the defendant innocent."
presume on/upon (prepositional phrase): To take advantage of someone's kindness or willingness to help. — "Don't presume on my friendship to get special treatment."

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