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1
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
- I presume you'll fly if you do go
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2
to take as true or as a fact without actual proof
- we should presume that a person is innocent until proven guilty
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Are 'Assume' and 'Presume' Synonyms?
Are 'Assume' and 'Presume' Synonyms?
Yes, but one implies confidence
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“Presume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presume. Accessed 27 Oct. 2020.
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The first known use of presume was in the 14th century
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