2006-09-01 22:24:04 · 16 answers · asked by colette l 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
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2006-09-01 22:28:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Presume and assume can be synonyms from the point of view that they both can mean "to take for granted something is true, to suppose".
However, assume can also mean to take the position of, as in to assume command.
Taking the first definition a bit further, presume can also mean to suppose something based on a related piece of evidence, or otherwise to suppose something is true when there is no evidence to the contrary (presumed innocent until proven guilty).
2006-09-01 22:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by k² 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pre means before (roughly) and so presume means that you take something as being true before you have the facts You assume something to be true without any facts at the time This is how I would use them even if it's not correct
2006-09-01 22:48:05 · answer #3 · answered by xpatgary 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To assume means to take something as true for the purpose of an argument.
To presume means to take something as true or to take for granted.
2006-09-01 22:32:57 · answer #4 · answered by migelito 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think of its only the differance between previous demanding and now, like presumed harmless in the previous discovered in charge or i'm assuming you would be starting to be a member of us, they're only examples of ways the words could be utilized yet thats a sturdy one lol! :)
2016-10-01 05:10:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you assume something. it may not be true, and is usually based on ideas. when you presume something, it's usually something based on what you've been told. an assumption is a thought and a presumption is factual. you can't presume something without having a prior assumption.
2006-09-01 22:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by russellhamuk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ASSUME YOU MEANT PRESUME. OR DO I PRESUME, YOU MEANT ASSUME. I AM UNDER THE ASSUMPTION, THAT YOU PRESUME TO ASSUME THAT THIS IS SO. IF NOT, I ASSUME ALL IS WELL - OR IS THAT JUST A PRESUMPTION. I WILL ASSUME THAT, UNLESS I HEAR TO THE CONTRARY FROM YOU. A REPLY WILL BE EXPECTED IN 2 DAYS OR 2 WEEKS, WHICJEVER COMES FIRST. I ASSUME THIS IS CORRECT.
2006-09-01 22:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by tonyflair2002 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
assume (v.) : to take responsibility or control without any right to do so .
presume(v.): to believe something is true because it is very likely .
2006-09-02 00:29:13 · answer #8 · answered by ayoush1_bbc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The meaning is the same. However, there are also other meanings for "assume" such as assuming responsibility for something.
But I believe in the context you are asking, the meaning is identical.
2006-09-01 22:35:31 · answer #9 · answered by Zombie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To "assume" is to expect it already took place. To "presume" is to expect to to happen.
2006-09-02 01:55:41 · answer #10 · answered by ASTORROSE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋