Cool MateMeaning of Presume
to suppose that something is true, although you do not have actual proof
In simple words: To think something is true without proof.
Presume in a sentence
- I presume you have already completed the assignment.
- You should not presume to know what I am thinking.
- They presume that everyone will agree with their decision.
- It is wrong to presume innocence without evidence.
- I presume the meeting will start on time since everyone is here.
- Do not presume that the instructions are clear; always ask if unsure.
How to use Presume
Use 'presume' when you're making a reasonable guess based on available information. Avoid in formal situations that require certainty. Suitable for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
presume + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'presume' — picture a person with a 'presume' badge acting as if they know everything.
Related words
Collocations with Presume
- correctly
- wrongly
- reasonably
- be presumed dead
- be presumed guilty
- be presumed innocent
- correctly
- wrongly
- reasonably
- be presumed dead
- be presumed guilty
- be presumed innocent
Synonyms for Presume
Common mistakes with Presume
- Confused with 'assume' — assume can imply less certainty.
- Using 'presume' in place of 'presumed' incorrectly.
- Misplacing the object; 'presume that' is more specific.
Presume appears in
Presume in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يفترض
أن تعتقد أن شيئًا ما صحيح بدون دليل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধরে নেওয়া
প্রমাণ ছাড়াই কিছু সত্যি বলে মনে করা।
- GermanDeutsch
vermuten, annehmen
Denken, dass etwas wahr ist, ohne Beweis.
- SpanishEspañol
Presumir
Pensar que algo es cierto sin pruebas.
- Persianفارسی
فرض کردن، گمان کردن
فکر کنی چیزی درسته بدون اینکه مدرکی داشته باشی.
- FrenchFrançais
présumer
Penser que quelque chose est vrai sans preuve.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मान लेना
बिना सबूत के किसी बात को सच मानना।
- ItalianItaliano
Presumere
Pensare che qualcosa sia vero senza prove.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Presumir
Achar que algo é verdade sem ter certeza.
- RussianРусский
предполагать, полагать
Думать, что что-то правда, без доказательств.
- Urduاردو
سمجھنا، فرض کرنا
بغیر ثبوت کے کسی چیز کو سچ سمجھنا۔
- Chinese中文
假设
在没有证据的情况下认为某事为真。
More words like Presume
- AssumeB2
to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Presume
What does Presume mean?
To think something is true without proof.
What is the definition of Presume?
to suppose that something is true, although you do not have actual proof
How do you use Presume in a sentence?
I presume you have already completed the assignment.
Can you give another example of Presume?
You should not presume to know what I am thinking.
What are synonyms for Presume?
Common alternatives include assume.
What is the opposite of Presume?
Opposite meanings include doubt, disbelieve, reject.
What words go with Presume?
It commonly pairs with correctly, wrongly, reasonably, be presumed dead, be presumed guilty, be presumed innocent, correctly, wrongly, reasonably, be presumed dead, be presumed guilty, be presumed innocent.
What are common mistakes when using Presume?
Confused with 'assume' — assume can imply less certainty. Using 'presume' in place of 'presumed' incorrectly. Misplacing the object; 'presume that' is more specific.
How do you pronounce Presume?
US: /["/prɪˈzuːm/","/prɪˈzuːmz/","/prɪˈzuːmd/","/prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/prɪˈzjuːm/","/prɪˈzjuːmz/","/prɪˈzjuːmd/","/prɪˈzjuːmɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Presume?
Use 'presume' when you're making a reasonable guess based on available information. Avoid in formal situations that require certainty. Suitable for casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Presume?
"Presume" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.