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presume vs prove

prove vs presume

presume and prove both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
presume No No Yes No
prove No No Yes No
As verbs, prove is a hypernym of presume; that is, prove is a word with a broader meaning than presume:
  • presume: constitute reasonable evidence for
  • prove: provide evidence for
Other hypernyms of presume include bear witness, evidence, show, testify.
presume (verb) prove (verb)
take liberties or act with too much confidence establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof obtain probate of
constitute reasonable evidence for prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission provide evidence for
take a trial impression of
cause to puff up with a leaven
increase in volume
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
be shown or be found to be
Difference between presume and prove

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