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Assume vs. Presume
Assume
/əˈsjuːm/Examples:
Newman left off rubbing his hands, and assumed a thoughtful look.On rainy days like this the town assumes its true appearance.Thus Silas assuming a noble air.
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Presume
/prɪˈzjuːm/Examples:
'Do not talk about presuming, Ma, for goodness' sake.He isn't here now, I presume."'A miniature, I presume.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Presume often implies a higher degree of confidence or probability based on evidence or experience than assume.
- If you presume something, it often has the implication of a well-founded belief or deduction.
- When you assume something, it often starts with a hypothesis without complete evidence or confirmation.
- Assume is often used when you have no evidence and are beginning an initial guess.
- Presume leans towards acting upon the belief that something is true, while assume often results in forming a guess.
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