presumir — meaning in English

English meaning

• assume verb To accept something as true without proof.
• presume verb To accept something as true or likely without direct proof.

Senses

presumir is used for these senses in English:

• assume To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
• presume (transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose. [from 14th c.]

assume — full definition

1. verb To accept something as true without proof.
2. verb To take on a role, responsibility, or form.

presume — full definition

1. verb To accept something as true or likely without direct proof.
2. verb To act boldly without proper authority or permission.

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