presume

verb · pri-ZYOOM

CEFR C1

to think something is true without being sure

मान लेना, अनुमान लगाना

Usage

I presumepresumed innocentsafe to presume

Examples

I presume the train will be late again.

In law, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Common mistake

I presumed of the shop being closed.

I presumed the shop was closed.

Presume is followed by a clause, not 'of'.

Remember: Presume: decide before you have proof.

Useful for

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