Presume

verb

/pɹɪˈzjuːm/

Word Frequency: 3.1

Definitions

1.verbWith infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

"I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job."

2.verbTo perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

"Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much."

3.verbTo assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.

"Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

4.verbTo be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).

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