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- pronunciation:
- prih
zum
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
presumes, presuming, presumed |
| definition 1: |
to take for granted; assume.
I presumed you would wait for me even if I was late.- synonyms:
- assume, imagine
- similar words:
- believe, expect, gather, guess, suppose, suspect
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| definition 2: |
to do something without permission or invitation.
Her mother presumed to throw out her old pair of jeans.- similar words:
- dare, venture
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| related words: |
imagine, involve, trust, understand |
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| derivations: |
presumedly (adv.), presumingly (adv.) |
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