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The correct spelling is presume.
How to pronounce presume
/pɹɪˈzjuːm/
verbIPA: /pɹɪˈzjuːm/
Say it like: Pre-sum-e
The correct spelling is presume. With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission. For example: "I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job."
Usage Examples
“I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job.”
“Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much.”
“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”
Definition
verb
- 1.With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.
- 2.To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.
- 3.To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.
- 4.To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).
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