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presume in Finnish

presume in Finnish is otaksua — presume means to accept something as true or likely without direct proof.

presume in Finnish

otaksua
verb
(transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose. [from 14th c.]

What does "presume" mean?

  1. verb To accept something as true or likely without direct proof.
    "The jury is instructed to presume the defendant innocent until proven guilty."
  2. verb To act boldly without proper authority or permission.
    "He presumed to speak on behalf of the whole department."
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presume in a sentence

  • The jury is instructed to presume the defendant innocent until proven guilty.
  • I presume you've already read the report.
  • He presumed to speak on behalf of the whole department.

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What is "presume" in Finnish?

"presume" in Finnish is otaksua. presume means: To accept something as true or likely without direct proof.

How do you use "presume" in a sentence?

Example: "The jury is instructed to presume the defendant innocent until proven guilty." In Finnish, "presume" is otaksua.

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