presume
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/prɪˈzuːm/
pre · sume
prɪ · ˈzuːm
English Definition
v. assume, suppose
Significado en Español
presumir, suponer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giả định, cho rằng
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pre(before)+sume(take)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of the sentence, “The lawyer began to presume the outcome of the trial based on the evidence at hand,” what is the best synonym for “presume”?
A
Assume
B
Neglect
C
Criticize
D
Enjoy
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A — Assume.
“presume” means v. assume, suppose
Common questions about “presume”
What does “presume” mean?
presume — v. assume, suppose. In Chinese: 假定，推测.
How do you pronounce “presume”?
presume is pronounced /prɪˈzuːm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · sume.
Is “presume” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. presume appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “presume”?
pre(before)+sume(take)
