Sentences with presume
pre·sume
P p - I presume you're here on business. [VERB that]
- They're resentful that outsiders presume to meddle in their affairs. [VERB to-infinitive]
- SYNONYMY NOTE: presume implies a taking something for granted or accepting it as true, usually on the basis of probable evidence in its favor and the absence of proof to the contrary [the man is presumed to be of sound mind]; presuppose is the broadest term here, sometimes suggesting a taking something for granted unjustifiably [this writer presupposes a too extensive vocabulary in children] and, in another sense, implying that something is required as a preceding condition [brilliant technique in piano playing presupposes years of practice]; assume implies the supposition of something as the basis for argument or action [let us assume his motives were good]; postulate implies the assumption of something as an underlying factor, often one that is incapable of proof [his argument postulates the inherent goodness of man]; premise implies the setting forth of a proposition on which a conclusion can be based
- The legal definition of 'know' often presumes mental control. [VERB noun]
- Do you presume to copy my work?
- Don't presume on his agreement
- A signed invoice presumes receipt of goods
- To presume on another's friendship
- I presume you're tired after your drive.
- To presume to speak for another.
- Do not presume upon his tolerance.