presuming

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presuming Definition

• 1. assuming something to be true
• 2. acting without permission or authority

Using presuming: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "presuming" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Presuming that I would be available, he scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.

• Example

  She was presuming on his hospitality by staying for an extra week.

• Example

  I'm not presuming to tell you what to do, but I think you should reconsider your decision.

presuming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for presuming

• assuming
• supposing
• guessing
• speculating
• conjecturing

Phrases with presuming

• presuming too much

  making assumptions beyond what is reasonable or justified

  Example

  You're presuming too much if you think I'll just give you the money without any explanation.

• presuming innocence

  assuming that someone is innocent until proven guilty

  Example

  The law presumes innocence until guilt is proven.

• presuming on someone's kindness

  taking advantage of someone's generosity or hospitality

  Example

  She was presuming on his kindness by asking him to lend her money again.

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Summary: presuming in Brief

The term 'presuming' [pri-zoom-ing] means assuming something to be true or acting without permission or authority. It is often used in phrases like 'presuming too much,' which means making unreasonable assumptions, and 'presuming on someone's kindness,' which means taking advantage of someone's generosity. Examples include 'Presuming that I would be available, he scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.' and 'I'm not presuming to tell you what to do, but I think you should reconsider your decision.'