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presumes
We have found lemma(root) word of presumes : presume.
Definitions
[prɪˈzjuːm], (Verb)
Definitions:
- suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability
(e.g: I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building)
- be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something
(e.g: kindly don't presume to issue me orders in my own house)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French presumer, from Latin praesumere ‘anticipate’ (in late Latin ‘take for granted’), from prae ‘before’ + sumere ‘take’
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