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prove vs presume

presume vs prove

prove and presume both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prove No No Yes No
presume No No Yes No
As verbs, presume is a hyponym of prove; that is, presume is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prove:
  • prove: provide evidence for
  • presume: constitute reasonable evidence for
Other hyponyms of prove include attest, certify, demonstrate, evidence, manifest, abduce, adduce, cite.
prove (verb) presume (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment take liberties or act with too much confidence
obtain probate of take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof constitute reasonable evidence for
provide evidence for take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
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 prove and presume

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