Presume on Meaning in English
expression
pɹɪˈzum/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
prih-ZOOM on
pɹɪzjˈuːm/ /ˈɒn
priz-YOOM on
Definition
To take advantage of someone’s kindness, trust, or generosity, often by expecting more than is reasonable.
Usage & Nuances
Generally formal or semi-formal. Common collocations: 'presume on someone's generosity/help/friendship.' Implies overstepping a boundary due to existing goodwill. Do not confuse with 'assume,' which means to suppose something.
Spanish: abusar de (confianza) - aprovecharse dePortuguese (BR): abusar de - contar demais comPortuguese (PT): abusar de - contar demasiado comChinese (Simplified): 仗恃 - 滥用（信任）Chinese (Traditional): 仗恃 - 濫用（信任）Hindi: अत्यधिक भरोसा करना - अनुचित रूप से लाभ लेनाArabic: استغلال (الثقة) - الإفراط في الاعتماد علىBengali: অত্যধিক নির্ভর করা - বিশ্বাসের সুযোগ নেওয়াRussian: злоупотреблять (доверие) - слишком полагаться наJapanese: ～をあてにしすぎる - ～に甘えるVietnamese: lạm dụng (niềm tin) - dựa dẫm quá mứcKorean: 지나치게 기대다 - (신뢰를) 악용하다Turkish: fazla güvenmek - kötüye kullanmakUrdu: بڑھ چڑھ کر اعتماد کرنا - غلط فائدہ اٹھاناIndonesian: terlalu mengandalkan - menyalahgunakan (kepercayaan)
Example Sentences
You should not presume on her kindness.
basic
He presumed on their friendship and asked for a big favor.
basic
Don’t presume on my help next time.
basic
I hope I didn’t presume on your patience by taking so long.
natural
She tends to presume on the goodwill of her colleagues.
natural
I don’t want to presume on your generosity, but could you lend me your car again?
natural