C1verbformalacademiclaw
US/prɪˈzuːm/
UK/prɪˈzjuːm/
to believe that something is true without having proof, because it seems likely
In context
I presume you have already read the instructions.
Everyone is presumed innocent until a court proves otherwise.
She presumed that the meeting had been canceled when nobody arrived.
Words that go with presume
verb + adjective
- presume innocentThe law presumes every suspect innocent.
- presumed deadThe missing climber was presumed dead.
verb + noun
- presume the worstWhen he did not call, she presumed the worst.
adverb + verb
- safely presumeWe can safely presume he will agree.
verb + adverb
- presume too muchDo not presume too much about what customers want.