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presumed

UK
/prɪˈzjuːmd/
US
/prɪˈzumd/

Translations

presumedpast participle
UK
/prɪˈzjuːmd/
US
/prɪˈzumd/
More precise classification: adjective derived from past participle form of the verb "presume".
The presumed winner of the election gave a victory speech even before all the votes were counted.
Le vainqueur présumé de l’élection a prononcé un discours de victoire avant même que tous les votes aient été comptés.
Additional translations
supposéEmploi plus général, quand l’idée de présomption est exprimée comme une simple supposition.
Synonyms
inferred
presupposed
taken for granted
supposed
assumed
presumeverb

presumed

Past Simple

presumed
Past Simple
presumed
Past Participle
presuming
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈzjuːm/
US
/prɪˈzum/
présumerSens : tenir pour acquis, supposer sans vérification.
She presumed that the meeting was canceled because no one was in the conference room.
Elle présumait que la réunion était annulée parce qu’il n’y avait personne dans la salle de conférence.
présumerSens courant : inférer ou estimer à partir d’indices ou d’une forte probabilité.
I presume you have already completed the assignment since you didn't ask for an extension.
Je présume que tu as déjà terminé le devoir puisque tu n’as pas demandé de délai supplémentaire.
oserSens : agir avec une audace jugée déplacée, souvent dans la tournure « presum[e] to + infinitif ».
He presumed to enter the restricted area without asking for authorization.
Il a osé entrer dans la zone interdite sans demander d’autorisation.
Synonyms
infer
suppose
take for granted
presuppose
believe
conjecture
assume

Definitions

presumedpast participle
Accepted as true or existing based on probability or assumption, without definitive proof.
The presumed winner of the election gave a victory speech even before all the votes were counted.
presumeverb
To suppose that something is the case based on probability or reasonable evidence.
I presume you have already completed the assignment since you didn't ask for an extension.
To take for granted or assume something without verification or proof.
She presumed that the meeting was canceled because no one was in the conference room.
To undertake something with unwarranted boldness or without permission.
He presumed to enter the restricted area without asking for authorization.
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