Presume (Verb)
Meaning 1
Constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- A speeding ticket presumes the driver was operating the vehicle recklessly.
- The large credit card bill presumes a certain level of financial extravagance.
- The arrest warrant presumes the suspect's involvement in the crime.
- The company's generous health insurance plan presumes a high level of employee well-being.
- The traffic fine presumes the driver was aware of the speed limit.
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Meaning 2
Take liberties or act with too much confidence.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 3
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.
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Meaning 4
Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.