Presume:

Verb:

1. To suppose to be true without proof; to take for granted; assume.
   • Example: She presumed he was innocent until proven guilty.
2. To undertake with unwarrantable boldness.
   • Example: He presumed to speak on behalf of the entire team without consulting them.

Collocations:

• Presume innocence
• Presume guilt
• Presume authority
• Presume knowledge
• Presume consent

Example Sentences:

1. The judge reminded the jury to presume innocence until proven otherwise.
2. She presumed he would be at the meeting, but he didn’t show up.
3. They presumed the package had been delivered based on the tracking information.
4. He presumed she would decline the invitation, so he didn’t ask her.
5. The lawyer cautioned against presuming guilt based on circumstantial evidence.
6. She presumed they had already left, so she locked the door.
7. They presumed authority over the project without consulting the stakeholders.
8. He presumed his brother’s approval and went ahead with the plan.
9. Don’t presume to know what others are thinking without asking them.
10. The company presumed consent based on the customer’s continued use of the service.
11. She presumed he would remember her from their previous encounter.
12. The team presumed knowledge of the industry trends before making decisions.
13. He presumed the deadline could be extended without consequences.
14. She presumed he had forgotten about their anniversary.
15. Don’t presume to speak on behalf of others without their explicit permission.
16. He presumed her silence meant she agreed with his proposal.
17. The manager presumed authority over the department’s budget.
18. She presumed the answer to be obvious based on his reaction.
19. They presumed guilt before hearing all the evidence.
20. He presumed her absence meant she didn’t care about the project.
21. The journalist cautioned against presuming details about the ongoing investigation.
22. They presumed the error was due to a technical glitch.
23. He presumed the solution would be simple, but it turned out to be complex.
24. Don’t presume everyone shares your perspective on the issue.
25. She presumed they would be interested in the new product based on market trends.
26. The teacher reminded the students not to presume the meaning of unfamiliar words.
27. He presumed authority over the decision-making process.
28. She presumed the job offer was still open after the interview.
29. They presumed he would decline the invitation, but he surprised them by accepting.
30. The committee presumed consensus on the proposal after the initial discussion.
31. He presumed competence in handling the project without prior experience.
32. She presumed the meeting would start on time, but it was delayed.
33. They presumed agreement based on the lack of objections.
34. He presumed she would prefer coffee over tea, so he ordered accordingly.
35. Don’t presume your interpretation is the only valid one.
36. The professor reminded the class not to presume causation without sufficient evidence.
37. She presumed he would be happy with the surprise party, but he wasn’t.
38. They presumed authority to make decisions without consulting other stakeholders.
39. He presumed her silence meant she didn’t care about the issue.
40. The team presumed consensus on the budget allocation.
41. She presumed they would need additional time to complete the project.
42. He presumed the negotiations would go smoothly, but there were unexpected challenges.
43. They presumed the policy change would improve efficiency.
44. Don’t presume to know someone’s intentions without asking them directly.
45. He presumed her silence was a sign of approval.
46. The lawyer cautioned against presuming the outcome of the trial.
47. She presumed he had forgotten her birthday, but he had planned a surprise.
48. They presumed the error was due to human error, not system failure.
49. He presumed they would reach a compromise during the negotiation.
50. Don’t presume everyone shares your beliefs.