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presume vs assume

Both 'presume' and 'assume' are correct and commonly used in English. They are synonyms that can be used interchangeably in many contexts.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 882 views

presume

The word 'presume' is correct and commonly used in English.

It means to suppose that something is the case based on probability or evidence. It is often used in formal contexts.

Examples:

I presume you have already made a decision.
She presumed that the meeting would be postponed.

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None should presume to speak for another.
You're not legally obligated to presume innocence.
Don't you dare presume to judge my decision.
We mustn't presume anything, Lucas.
I shouldn't presume to even know you.
I think we can presume it's more weapons.
I dare to presume my own meager contributions will be rewarded one day.
I think we can presume truthful testimony here.
It must presume conformity with those requirements in respect of quality systems that implement the relevant harmonised standard.
Don't presume you can possibly grasp what I need.
I should not presume to comment on your present post, sir.
You presume a lot, Kelly.
To welcome us, we presume.
None of us would presume to.
Let's presume the thieves learned that we were looking for them.
I wouldn't presume they took turns.
You, Gabriel, presume too much upon my kindness.
I did not mean to presume upon you, Miss Lane.
Don't presume the district attorney is insensitive.
And I did not presume to ask.

Alternatives:

assume
believe
think
suppose
presuppose

assume

The word 'assume' is correct and commonly used in English.

It means to take something for granted or to suppose something to be the case without proof. It is a more common and versatile term compared to 'presume'.

Examples:

Let's assume that the project will be completed on time.
He assumed she was joking.

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Agent Doggett cannot just assume the authority of this office.
It can also assume fundamentalist forms.
Let's assume that you believe him for the moment.
I think we can safely assume that all Kryptonian condiments were destroyed when the planet Krypton exploded.
Banks and car salespeople assume I have good credit.
We assume no duty to investigate complaints.
But now children seldom assume their parents' occupation.
Men assume leadership roles within their households and communities.
Computer, assume parking orbit around Sigma 957.
Our Parliament must assume its responsibility.
The Union must also assume its political responsibility.
Job creation should now assume centre stage.
Numbers assume alarming proportions; the police are indicted.
Never forget or assume you can pay next class.
I can assume any form I wish.
When the karmic causes have worked themselves out, they either reincarnate and later assume the nirmanakaya vesture, or assume it immediately.
Walk backwards and assume the position.
We assume you have something planned.
We must assume everything's been compromised.
Children assume permission in a very different way.

Alternatives:

presume
believe
think
suppose
take for granted

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