Presumes Meaning in English
word · lemma: presume
pɹəˈzumz/, /pɹiˈzumz
pruh-ZOOMZ, pree-ZOOMZ
pɹɪzjˈuːmz
priz-YOOMZ
Definition
To suppose or assume something to be true without having definite proof, often taking something for granted.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and somewhat academic; often used when someone makes an assumption without strong evidence. Common collocations: 'presume innocent', 'presume to know'. Can have a critical tone if someone oversteps or acts without proper authority.
Spanish: presume - suponer - dar por sentadoPortuguese (BR): presumir - suporPortuguese (PT): presumir - suporChinese (Simplified): 假定 - 假設Chinese (Traditional): 假定 - 假設Hindi: मान लेना - समझ लेनाArabic: يفترض - يظنBengali: ধরা - অনুমান করাRussian: предполагать - допускатьJapanese: 推定する - 仮定するVietnamese: giả định - cho rằngKorean: 추정하다 - 가정하다Turkish: varsaymak - farzetmekUrdu: فرض کرنا - خیال کرناIndonesian: mengira - menganggap
Example Sentences
She presumes he will come to the party.
basic
The law presumes everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
basic
He presumes too much about her feelings.
basic
Don’t just presume you know the answer—check it first.
natural
She always presumes she's right, even when she isn't.
natural
If no one objects, I’ll presume we all agree.
natural