PRESUME


Meaning of PRESUME in English

■ verb

1》 suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

↘take for granted.

2》 be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something.

↘( ~ on/upon ) unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to privileges.

Derivatives

presumable adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. praesumere 'anticipate' (in late L. 'take for granted'), from prae 'before' + sumere 'take'.

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