presume

Definition

  • verb: to think that (something) is true without knowing that it is true
  • verb: to undertake without leave or clear justification
  • followed by 'to + verb'
  • synonyms: dare, infer, suppose

Examples

  • The course 'presumes' familiarity with basic computer programming. [=people who take the course should know basic computer programming]

  • After the earthquake several people were missing and 'presumed dead'. [=believed to be dead]

  • I 'presume' (that) the car was very expensive. = The car was very expensive, I 'presume'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) with the blade. The High Septon came to speak to me today. He doesn't want me to arrest you, he wants me to execute you. I wouldn't presume to know your thoughts on the matter. My thoughts on the matter align with your own. The High Septon's behaviour was corosive, as was his attitude. (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3