"Presume" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Presume" Meaning

To assume or suppose something, often based on incomplete information.

Example: "We're going to presume he'll make the team if his performance improves."

Note: Presume and assume are often used interchangeably, but presume usually implies a slightly more formal or official context, such as in a business or legal setting, while assume can be used in more casual conversations.

"Presume" Examples

Example 1:
You should pour the potion if you think you can handle it. On the other hand, if you don't think you can handle it, let me preume it's because it's that complicated.

Example 2: If the cheesecake passes the pleasing presentation, we'll probably presume it's a winner at the baking competition.

Example 3: If the chef knows a new recipe, the nationally-ranked eateries should presume visiting customers will be dining there for another time.

Example 4: The sales team will not presume victory, but they are highly confident of good results.

Example 5: We will presume that every family must meet these basic criteria before they can be granted tax benefits.

"Presume" Similar Words

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Preston is a city in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest of England. The name is derived from the Old English "Priest's town" or "<em>priester tun</em>", referring to a settlement owned or influenced by a priest.

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Having stress applied to something before use, especially to help it withstand greater stress when in use.

Prestwich

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Used to express a conclusion or assumption that is not certain but seems likely; seemingly or probably.

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Assuming something is true without having any proof or evidence to support it.<br><br>Example: "The teacher presumed that the students had done their homework, but it was actually unfinished."<br><br>Synonyms: assuming, assuming to be true, taking for granted, supposing, hypothesizing.

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