Presume (Verb)
Meaning 1
Constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The letter of recommendation presumes a close working relationship between the applicant and the referee.
- High sales figures presume a successful marketing strategy was in place.
- A full gas tank in a parked car at a scenic outlook presumes the driver took the scenic route.
- Traffic tickets presume reckless or careless driving by the vehicle owner.
- Multiple unpaid bills presume financial difficulties for the account holder.
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Meaning 2
Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- We will presume you are coming with us to the party unless we hear otherwise.
- She presumed he was rich because of the expensive car he was driving.
- I presume you know how to use this equipment, since you said you had experience.
- The court presumed the man's innocence until proven guilty.
- They presumed the noise in the attic was just a stray animal and not someone breaking in.
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Meaning 3
Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She felt insulted when her coworker presume to answer her phone on her desk.
- Her brother didn't hesitate to presume authority and directed the volunteers to their assigned tasks.
- I'm shocked that he would presume to question my judgment like that.
- It's not for anyone to presume what she wants without first asking her.
- Don't presume to call my boss directly, go through HR instead.
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Meaning 4
Take liberties or act with too much confidence.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- He presumed to lecture me on the subject even though he had no credentials to back up his claims.
- She didn't presume to know his personal preferences, so she asked him directly.
- Without permission, he presumed to enter the restricted area, causing a stir among the staff.
- He presumed too much by expecting her to do all the household chores.
- The company presumed its employees would be willing to work long hours without extra compensation.