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| 1. | [ verb ] take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof | |
| Synonyms: | assume take_for_granted | |
| Examples: | "I assume his train was late" |
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| Related terms: | expect presuppose premise assumption presumption assumption | |
| 2. | [ verb ] take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission | |
| Synonyms: | dare presume_to make_bold | |
| Examples: | "How dare you call my lawyer?" |
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| Related terms: | act presumption | |
| 3. | [ verb ] constitute reasonable evidence for | |
| Examples: | "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food" |
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| Related terms: | testify | |
| 4. | [ verb ] take liberties or act with too much confidence | |
| Related terms: | act presumption | |
| Similar spelling: |
presumed presume_to presumable prism prosom presumably procumbent present prismoid Prosimii presence pressman Presnell prisoner prismatic prosimian prosiness Pressnell pressmark press_home presently presenter presented prescient |
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