Persume vs. Presume — Which is Correct Spelling?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on March 29, 2024
"Persume" is a misspelling, while "Presume" is correct, meaning to assume something is true without confirmation.
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Which is correct: Persume or Presume
How to spell Presume?
Persume
Incorrect Spelling
Presume
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Recall that "presume" relates to "pre" (before) making an assumption.
Think of “President” to remember the "Pre" at the start of “Presume.”
Remember that "Presume" starts with "Pre" like "Predict."
Remember that “Presume” is spelled like “Resume” with a "P" in front.
Note that “Presume” sounds like “assume,” and both contain “sume.”
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How Do You Spell Presume Correctly?
Incorrect: He decided to persume that everyone agreed with him.
Correct: He decided to presume that everyone agreed with him.
Incorrect: She didn't want to persume the worst had happened.
Correct: She didn't want to presume the worst had happened.
Incorrect: It's not fair to persume guilt before seeing the evidence.
Correct: It's not fair to presume guilt before seeing the evidence.
Incorrect: I can't persume to know what you're thinking.
Correct: I can't presume to know what you're thinking.
Incorrect: We shouldn't persume they will arrive on time.
Correct: We shouldn't presume they will arrive on time.
Presume Definitions
To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary
"I presume you're tired after the long ride" (Edith Wharton).
To constitute reasonable evidence for assuming; appear to prove
A signed hotel bill presumes occupancy of a room.
To venture without authority or permission; dare
He presumed to invite himself to dinner.
To take for granted that something is true or factual; make a supposition.
To act presumptuously or take unwarranted advantage of something
Don't presume on their hospitality.
(transitive) With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.
I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job.
To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.
Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much.
(transitive) To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.
Paw-prints in the snow allow us to presume a visit from next door's cat.
Dr. Livingstone, I presume?
(transitive) To take as a premise; to assume for the sake of argument.
(intransitive) To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).
To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.
Dare he presume to scorn us in this manner?
Bold deed thou hast presumed, adventurous Eve.
To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose.
Every man is to be presumed innocent till he is proved to be guilty.
What rests but that the mortal sentence pass, . . . Which he presumes already vain and void,Because not yet inflicted?
To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far.
To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take liberties; - often with on or upon before the ground of confidence.
Do not presume too much upon my love.
This man presumes upon his parts.
Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof;
I assume his train was late
Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission;
How dare you call my lawyer?
Constitute reasonable evidence for;
A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food
Take liberties or act with too much confidence
Presume means to take for granted that something is true.
We can't presume the accused is guilty.
Presume Meaning in a Sentence
Let's not presume they know the details of the plan.
I presume you've finished the report by now.
Based on the evidence, we can safely presume his innocence.
Can I presume that you'll be attending the meeting tomorrow?
It's risky to presume the outcome of the election.
I didn't want to presume upon your generosity.
I presume the train will be late due to the bad weather.
One should not presume the intentions of others without asking.
It's better to ask than to presume you know the answer.
Without concrete proof, we cannot presume her guilt.
It would be wrong to presume success without hard work.
To presume that the project will be easy could lead to failure.
We can't just presume that things will improve on their own.
To presume she would help without asking her first is unfair.
Common Curiosities
What is the verb form of Presume?
Presume is a verb.
Which vowel is used before Presume?
No vowel, unless in a sentence (e.g., I presume).
Why is it called Presume?
Originates from Latin "praesumere" meaning 'anticipate' or ‘take beforehand.’
What is the pronunciation of Presume?
/prɪˈzuːm/
What is the root word of Presume?
Latin "sumere" meaning 'take.’
Which preposition is used with Presume?
To (e.g., presume to know).
Which conjunction is used with Presume?
No specific conjunction is exclusively used.
What is the plural form of Presume?
Presume (verbs don’t have plural forms).
Is Presume an adverb?
No.
Is Presume a noun or adjective?
Verb.
What is a stressed syllable in Presume?
-sume.
What part of speech is Presume?
Verb.
What is the singular form of Presume?
Presume (it’s a verb and doesn't have a singular form).
Is the word Presume imperative?
It can be used in an imperative sentence.
Is the word Presume a Gerund?
Presuming is the gerund form.
What is another term for Presume?
Assume.
Which article is used with Presume?
Depends on the sentence (e.g., I will presume).
Is Presume a negative or positive word?
Neutral.
Is Presume a vowel or consonant?
It is a word.
Is Presume a countable noun?
It's not a noun.
Is Presume a collective noun?
No.
Is the word “Presume” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither, it’s a verb.
Which determiner is used with Presume?
No specific determiner.
What is the second form of Presume?
Presumed.
Is the Presume term a metaphor?
No.
What is the first form of Presume?
Presume.
Is Presume an abstract noun?
No.
How many syllables are in Presume?
Two.
How do we divide Presume into syllables?
Pre-sume.
What is the opposite of Presume?
Disprove.
What is the third form of Presume?
Presumed.
How is Presume used in a sentence?
"Do not presume to tell me how to do my job."
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