English Dictionary
Definition presume in British English
presume
verb
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/prɪˈzjuːm/
Example
Ellen could only presume that he didn't care.
Synonyms and related words
Synonyms and related words
Example
The book presumes some familiarity with the basic principles of particle physics.
Example
Your argument presumes that everyone understands the issue.
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.
