presumes

Meanings

• verb

  assume or take for granted (something) to be true without sufficient evidence

  - "He presumes that she will come to the party."
  - "The doctor presumes that the patient has the flu."

• verb

  make (a statement or assumption) on the basis of incomplete information

  - "The manager presumes that the project will be completed on time."
  - "She presumes that her friend is angry with her."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presumes
assumes , resumes , consumes

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Variants

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presume , presumed , presumedly , presumer , presumers , presumes , presuming

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Forms

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presumes, presumed, presuming

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Etymology

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from presume + -ion

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Trivia

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1. The word 'presume' comes from the Latin word 'praesumere', which means 'to leap before'.

2. In mathematics, the term 'presumptive value' is used to describe the value of a variable that is assumed for the sake of argument or calculation.

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Related Concepts

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1. assumption: The act of taking something for granted, without sufficient evidence.

2. arrogance: An excessive pride in one's own abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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In literature, 'presumes' is often used to indicate arrogance or overconfidence. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius says, 'This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.', to which Hamlet replies, 'That's a fair thought, but if I am false, or think I am, then have I cause and will to be false: and so must something be or nothing.', showing his presumption of his own beliefs and actions.

How to Memorize "presumes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'presumes' and imagine it meaning 'assumes' or 'takes for granted'. For example, imagine a person assuming a position of authority or a belief without sufficient evidence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'presumes' with the idea of taking something for granted or making an assumption. For example, you could associate it with a person who jumps to conclusions without enough information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Presume Pigs Eat Apples' to remember the meaning of 'presumes'. P for Presume, P for Pigs, E for Eat, A for Apples.

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