Is 'presume' formal or informal?

What's the difference between 'presume' and 'assume'?

How is 'presume' different from 'assume'?

Can 'presume' sound rude or overconfident?

Can 'presume' imply overconfidence?

Is 'presume' used in academic writing?

Is 'presume' common in writing?

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presume

/prɪˈzjuːm/

IELTSAcademic

verb

Suppose something is true without certain proof; take for granted.

I presume we will meet at noon.
She presumed permission, but they disagreed.
He presumed innocence until proven guilty.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'presume' is stronger than 'assume' and often implies overstepping; 'presume' fits formal speech, while 'guess' is more casual. Choose 'presume' when confidence is higher but evidence is still thin.

In other languages

Spanish: suponer
Japanese: 想定する
Korean: 가정하다
Vietnamese: giả sử
Chinese: 假定

Common phrases

presume to dopresume thaton the presumption ofpresume upon

Synonyms

assume suppose infer guess take for granted

Frequently asked questions

Is 'presume' formal or informal?: Is 'presume' formal or informal?
What's the difference between 'presume' and 'assume'?: How is 'presume' different from 'assume'?
Can 'presume' sound rude or overconfident?: Can 'presume' imply overconfidence?
Is 'presume' used in academic writing?: Is 'presume' common in writing?