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assume vs presume

presume vs assume

assume and presume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assume No No Yes No
presume No No Yes No
As verbs, assume and presume are synonyms defined as:
  • assume and presume: take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Other synonyms of assume include take for granted.
assume (verb) presume (verb)
put clothing on one's body take liberties or act with too much confidence
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof constitute reasonable evidence for
take up someone's soul into heaven take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
make a pretence of
occupy or take on
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Difference between assume and presume

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