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What's the word for assuming something is true because it has always seemed true?
The word you're looking for
To presume means to accept something as true without checking it carefully. It fits when you believe something because it has seemed true for a long time.
Other words that fit
Use this when you mean believing something is true without enough evidence, in a very common everyday way.
Use this when the idea is that something is treated as true simply because it has always been that way.
Use this when you reach a conclusion from clues or evidence, not just habit or assumption.
Use this in softer, more neutral speech when you think something is probably true.
Why this word
The best word depends on whether you mean a general assumption or a long-held belief. For your idea, presume works well because it suggests accepting something as true without direct proof. In everyday English, assume is more common, but it is broader and less specific. If you mean something is believed true just because it has always seemed true, take for granted can also fit, especially in spoken English.
In context
- She presumed the report was correct.
- People often assume old rules are still true.
- He took for granted that the story was right.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is “presume” the same as “assume”?
- They are close. “Assume” is more common, while “presume” sounds a little more formal.
- When should I use “take for granted”?
- Use it when something seems true because it has always been accepted that way.
- Is this the same as “infer”?
- Not exactly. “Infer” means you conclude something from evidence or clues.