Antonyms for presume

Grammar : Verb

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Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈzum

Definition of presume

Origin : late 14c., "to take upon oneself, to take liberty," also "to take for granted, presuppose," especially overconfidently, from Old French presumer (12c.) and directly from Latin praesumere "anticipate," in Late Latin, "assume" (see presumption). Related: Presumed; presumedly; presuming.

verb make assumption; believe
verb dare; take the liberty

Example sentences :

I do not presume to decide whether all that is believed has the inward significancy.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

"As long as the party is in the right, I presume, you mean," said Vivian.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

I presume half our people, on a pinch, could have brought the Sterling in.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

I will not presume to think of entering her presence, or my papa's without leave.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Nothing can be done, Madam, I must presume to say, if this gentleman's address be the end.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

And who will presume to look upon such an act of violence as a marriage?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Consequently, I presume he introduced it as daily life—his own and the life of his friends.
Extract from : « American Notes » by Rudyard Kipling

I did it, I presume, simply because I'm a schemer at heart, and I knew it would work.
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

I do not presume to dictate to you your friendships or your dislikes.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

My mother had been his favorite niece, they say; I presume that was why he cared for me.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

Synonyms for presume

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