ஆங்கிலம்

presume

gb/pɹɪzˈum/ us/pɹɪzˈum/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 4500
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வினைச்சொல் B2 action
1

Assume something without proof

To think something is true without being sure.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to presume [that] [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'presume' with 'assume', but 'presume' can sound slightly more formal or imply some basis for the belief.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
assume (Very close in meaning, though 'assume' can sound slightly less formal than 'presume'.) | suppose (Less formal and often used in everyday speech for uncertain ideas.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
verify (Means to check or prove something is true, which is the opposite of presuming.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
presume innocence |presume guilt |presume consent |presume competence
கருப்பொருள்கள்
thinking |communication |law |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • I presume you have finished the report.
  • She presumed he was telling the truth.
  • We must not presume the outcome before the vote.
  • They presumed the meeting would be canceled because of the storm.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I presume he is at work.
  • She presumes the shop will open today.
  • We presume it will rain tomorrow.
  • They presume she can speak French.
வினைச்சொல் formal C1 action
2

Do something without right

To do something you should not do because you do not have the right or permission.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to presume to [do something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may not recognize that 'presume' here expresses disapproval of overstepping limits.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
dare (Implies boldness in doing something one has no right to do.) | take liberties (Informal phrase meaning to overstep proper limits.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
refrain (Means to hold back from doing something, opposite of presuming in this sense.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
presume to judge |presume to speak for |presume too much
கருப்பொருள்கள்
social |etiquette |law |relationships |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He presumed to give advice on a subject he knew little about.
  • I wouldn't presume to tell you how to run your business.
  • She presumed to speak on behalf of the entire group.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I would not presume to tell you what to do.
  • He presumed to give orders to his boss.
  • She presumed to speak for the class.
வினைச்சொல் formal B2 action
3

Legally assume as true

In legal situations, to treat something as true until it is proved wrong.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to presume [someone/something] [adjective] until [condition]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may not realize this meaning is specific to formal or legal contexts and not for everyday guesses.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
deem (In legal language, means to consider something in a certain way officially.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
disprove (To show that an assumption or presumption is false.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
presumed innocent |presumed dead
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law
உதாரணங்கள்
  • A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
  • The missing sailors are presumed dead after weeks with no contact.
  • Under the law, a child under ten is presumed incapable of committing certain crimes.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
  • The man is presumed dead after the accident.
  • They are presumed safe by the police.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
presume
IPA
GB/pɹɪzˈum/
US/pɹɪzˈum/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
pre - sume (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sume)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
  • Base: presume
  • 3rd Person Singular: presumes
  • Present Participle: presuming
  • Past: presumed
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
presumes verb presuming verb presumed verb
Core family
presumption noun C1 presumably adverb B2
Related words
presumptuous adjective
Advanced or less common
presumptive adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்

if I may presume

1
/ˈɪf ˈaɪ mˈeɪ pɹɪzˈum/
fixed phrase formal

Politely suggest beyond authority

A polite way to start saying something that might be too bold or outside your role.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • If I may presume, I think we should consider another option.
  • If I may presume, perhaps you could try speaking directly to her.

presume innocence

1
/pɹɪzˈum ˈɪnəsəns/
fixed phrase formal

Assume someone is not guilty

To treat someone as not guilty until there is proof they did something wrong.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The court must presume innocence in all cases until evidence proves guilt.
  • We should always presume innocence before making accusations.

presume upon someone's kindness

1
/pɹɪzˈum əpˈɑn sˈʌmwˌʌnz kˈaɪndnəs/
fixed phrase formal

Take advantage of kindness

To use someone's kindness too much or in a way that is not fair.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • I don't want to presume upon your kindness by asking for yet another favor.
  • He presumed upon their hospitality by staying far longer than invited.

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