How to pronounce“presume”in English
IPA/pɹɪˈz(j)um/
Syllablespre·sume
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Definitions of “presume”
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verb
To be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission [with to (+ infinitive)].
“I don't want to pretend to be an authority on this line of business, so I would never presume to tell you how to run your own company.”
verb
To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.
“Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much.”