presume
intermediateB1/prɪˈzjuːm/ · pre-sume
to suppose something is the case based on probability; to take something for granted.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.