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

  • (..) Kidnapped? This is terrible! She could be in grave... Grave danger. I know. But I've captured this cat. An agent of the green-eyed man, I presume! You presumed correctly. She is taking me to Penny. You! You are a vile vermin. How did you sleep at night? Penny is the most wonderful person ever. (..)
    2008 Bolt