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Definition presume in British English

presume verb

verb
/prɪˈzjuːm/
1

to think that something is true because it is likely, although you cannot be certain

Example

I presume you've already ordered lunch.

Example

Ellen could only presume that he didn't care.

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1.1

to accept that something is true unless someone proves that it is not true

Example

Everyone should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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1.2

if one thing presumes another, the first thing is based on the belief that the other is true

Example

The book presumes some familiarity with the basic principles of particle physics.

Example

Your argument presumes that everyone understands the issue.

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2

to act as though you have the right to behave in a particular way when you do not

Example

He would never presume to tell me what to do.

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Definition presume in British English