Word Meaning

Meaning of presumes

- To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.
- To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose.
- To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far.
- To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take liberties; -- often with on or upon before the ground of confidence.

Crossword clue for presumes

- Believe
- Supreme being in a position to make assumptions
- Makes assumptions in quietly adding work histories
- Takes as given
- Takes for granted