Presume

//pɹɪˈz(j)um//

Word Type

Verb

The word "presume" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

presumability presumable presumably

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acquit act anticipate bear bear witness behave carry comport conduct deport do evidence expect move prove show testify

Manner Of

Motivated By Goal

Related Terms

presumption presumptive presumptuous

Related Terms

assume do lay claim on perform presumption presumptive presumptuous proof suggest suppose true upon

Synonym Network

assume make bold

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