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verb (used with object)
1.
to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.
2.
Law. to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary.
3.
to undertake with unwarrantable boldness.
4.
to undertake (to do something) without right or permission: to presume to speak for another.
verb (used without object)
5.
to take something for granted; suppose.
6.
to act or proceed with unwarrantable or impertinent boldness.
7.
to go too far in acting unwarrantably or in taking liberties (usually followed by on or upon): Do not presume upon his tolerance.
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Presume
is always a great word to know.
So is plaintiff. Does it mean:
| sufficient forethought to impute deliberation and intent to commit the act |
| a person who brings suit in a court against a defendant |
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English presumen (< Old French presumer) < Latin praesūmere to take beforehand (Late Latin: take for granted, assume, dare), equivalent to prae- pre- + sūmere to take up, suppose (see consume)
1300–50; Middle English presumen (< Old French presumer) < Latin praesūmere to take beforehand (Late Latin: take for granted, assume, dare), equivalent to prae- pre- + sūmere to take up, suppose (see consume)
Related forms
pre·sum·er, noun
un·pre·sumed, adjective
Synonyms
1. presuppose. 6. overstep.
1. presuppose. 6. overstep.
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Example Sentences
- He was known for his stage moves, which some presume influenced Presley.
- We can't even presume to know it all.
- Just don't presume that I say this from a position of privilege.
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Word Origin & History
presume
late 14c., "to take upon oneself, to take liberty," also "to take for granted, presuppose," from O.Fr. presumer (12c.), from L. præsumere (see presumption). Presumptive is recorded from 1560s. The heir presumptive (1620s) is "presumed" to be the heir if the heir apparent is unavailable.
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