presuming
[ pri-zoo-ming ]
/ prɪˈzu mɪŋ /
adjective
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pre·sum·ing·ly, adverbun·pre·sum·ing, adjectiveDefinition for presuming (2 of 2)
presume
[ pri-zoom ]
/ prɪˈzum /
verb (used with object), pre·sumed, pre·sum·ing.
to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.
Law. to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary.
to undertake with unwarrantable boldness.
to undertake (to do something) without right or permission: to presume to speak for another.
verb (used without object), pre·sumed, pre·sum·ing.
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pre·sum·ed·ly [pri-zoo-mid-lee] /prɪˈzu mɪd li/, adverbpre·sum·er, nounun·pre·sumed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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presume
/ (prɪˈzjuːm) /
verb
(when tr, often takes a clause as object) to take (something) for granted; assume
(when tr, often foll by an infinitive) to take upon oneself (to do something) without warrant or permission; daredo you presume to copy my work?
(intr; foll by on or upon) to rely or dependdon't presume on his agreement
law to take as proved until contrary evidence is produced
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presumedly (prɪˈzjuːmɪdlɪ), adverbpresumer, nounpresuming, adjectivepresumingly, adverbWord Origin for presume
C14: via Old French from Latin praesūmere to take in advance, from prae before + sūmere to assume
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