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PRESUME

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Presume.

How to pronounce presume:

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Presume - as a verb

Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

Example: "I assume his train was late"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assume8take for granted
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipate14expect17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

Example: "How dare you call my lawyer?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dare5make bold

Constitute reasonable evidence for

Example: "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food"

Take liberties or act with too much confidence

Example Sentences

"I presume he is innocent until proven guilty."
"She presumed that they had already left."
"He presumed upon their friendship to ask for a favor."
"We can only presume what his intentions were."
"I presume you have already made your decision."
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Word Game Points

Is PRESUME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, presume is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRESUME has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PRESUME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, presume is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESUME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is PRESUME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, presume is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESUME has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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