presume
verb (used with object)
to take for granted, assume, or suppose.
has been presuming
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present perfect progressiveof presume (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"If anybody has been presuming to speculate upon my patronage," said the Hon. Mr. Gashwiler, with rising rage.
From Drift from Two Shores by Bret Harte
