Presume | Mean of presume in English Dictionary
/prɪˈzuːm/
- Verb
- to think that (something) is true without knowing that it is true
- I presume [=assume, expect] (that) you'll fly to Chicago rather than drive.
- I presume (that) the car was very expensive. = The car was very expensive, I presume.
- “Is she still at work?” “I presume so, since she's not home.”
- to accept legally or officially that something is true until it is proved not true
- A person is presumed (to be) innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
- The court must presume innocence until there is proof of guilt.
- After the earthquake several people were missing and presumed dead. [=believed to be dead]
- to do (something) that you do not have the right or permission to do
- How can you presume [=dare] to speak for her?
- I'm not going to presume to tell you how to do your job.
- to expect that someone has (a certain level of knowledge, skill, etc.)
- The course presumes familiarity with basic computer programming. [=people who take the course should know basic computer programming]
- to expect too much from (a relationship) in a way that shows that you do not understand your role in the relationship
- I don't want to presume on/upon our friendship by asking for too many favors.
