Presume Definition & Meaning
presume
- verb
- take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late"
- take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?"
- constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food"
- take liberties or act with too much confidence
"Presume" in song lyrics
See how presume is used in real songs:
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"Hey hun, life's treatin you well I presume?"
Mr. Lif — Long Distance -
"aww yes, I presume"
Public Enemy — Public Enemy No. 1
Words that rhyme with presume
Usage tips for "presume"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does presume mean?
- take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late" take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?" constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food" take liberties or act with too much confidence
- What part of speech is presume?
- Presume is a verb.
- How many definitions does presume have?
- Presume has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).