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Meaning of the word presumed in English

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presumed

Verb

1.

suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

Example:
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I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building
Synonym:
assume suppose imagine take it expect believe think surmise guess judge trust conjecture speculate postulate posit hypothesize deduce divine infer conclude presuppose take for granted
2.

be audacious enough to do something.

Example:
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kindly don't presume to issue me orders in my own house
Synonym:
venture dare take the liberty of
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