Synonyms for presume

Synonyms for (verb) presume

Synonyms: presume

Definition: take liberties or act with too much confidence

Similar words: act, behave, do

Definition: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

Usage: You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people


Synonyms: take for granted, assume, presume

Definition: take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

Usage: I assume his train was late

Similar words: anticipate, expect

Definition: regard something as probable or likely

Usage: The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow


Synonyms: presume

Definition: constitute reasonable evidence for

Usage: A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food

Similar words: bear witness, prove, show, testify, evidence

Definition: provide evidence for

Usage: The blood test showed that he was the father; Her behavior testified to her incompetence


Synonyms: presume, make bold, dare

Definition: take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

Usage: How dare you call my lawyer?

Similar words: move, act

Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel


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