presume

verbmake assumption; believe

verbdare; take the liberty

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verb make assumption; believe

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Word Origin & History

late 14c., "to take upon oneself, to take liberty," also "to take for granted, presuppose," especially overconfidently, from Old French presumer (12c.) and directly from Latin praesumere "anticipate," in Late Latin, "assume" (see presumption). Related: Presumed; presumedly; presuming.

Example Sentences for presume

I do not presume to decide whether all that is believed has the inward significancy.

"As long as the party is in the right, I presume, you mean," said Vivian.

I presume half our people, on a pinch, could have brought the Sterling in.

I will not presume to think of entering her presence, or my papa's without leave.

Nothing can be done, Madam, I must presume to say, if this gentleman's address be the end.

And who will presume to look upon such an act of violence as a marriage?

Consequently, I presume he introduced it as daily life—his own and the life of his friends.

I did it, I presume, simply because I'm a schemer at heart, and I knew it would work.

I do not presume to dictate to you your friendships or your dislikes.

My mother had been his favorite niece, they say; I presume that was why he cared for me.

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