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presume vs assume

assume vs presume

presume and assume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
presume No No Yes No
assume No No Yes No
As verbs, presume and assume are synonyms defined as:
  • presume and assume: take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Other synonyms of presume include take for granted.
presume (verb) assume (verb)
take liberties or act with too much confidence put clothing on one's body
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
constitute reasonable evidence for take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission take up someone's soul into heaven
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 presume and assume

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