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presume

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/prɪˈzjuːm/ · pre-sume

to suppose something is the case based on probability; to take something for granted.

Meanings

verbformal

to suppose something is the case based on probability; to take something for granted.

کسی چیز کو ممکنہ طور پر درست سمجھنا؛ کسی چیز کو فرض کرنا۔

قیاس کرنا

qiyas karna

Synonyms

assumesupposepresupposeمفروضہ بناناگمان کرناسمجھنا

Antonyms

demurrefusedismissانکار کرنارد کرناناپسند کرنا

Common Collocations

  • presume responsibility
  • presume innocence
  • presume authority

Example Sentences

I presume you have already completed your homework.

میں قیاس کرتا ہوں کہ آپ نے پہلے ہی اپنا ہوم ورک مکمل کر لیا ہے۔

mein qiyas karta hoon ke aap ne pehle hi apna homework mukammal kar liya hai.

She presumed that he would be late again.

اس نے قیاس کیا کہ وہ دوبارہ دیر کرے گا۔

us ne qiyas kiya ke woh dobara der karega.

It is reasonable to presume he is not coming.

یہ معقول ہے کہ قیاس کیا جائے کہ وہ نہیں آ رہا۔

ye maqool hai ke qiyas kiya jaye ke woh nahi aa raha.

Easily Confused With

assume:To assume often indicates taking something as true without proof, while presume involves a degree of probability and can be backed by evidence.

Word Family

presumption
nounمفروضہ
presumptive
adjectiveمفروضہ نوعیت کا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'presume' as 'presuming' something is likely true, like a detective presuming the suspect is guilty.

Imagine a detective writing notes based on assumptions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "praesumere" — to take before

First known use: 14th century

The word 'presume' evolved from the Latin 'praesumere', reflecting the concept of taking something for granted.