presume

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for presume

presume 🔊 /pɹɪzuˈm/

presume : පූර්වානුමානය කරනවා

presume : පූර්වානුමේය කරනවා

presume : සිතා ගන්නවා

presume : අනුමාන කරනවා

presume definition

Transitive verb.

  1. To assume or take beforehand; Especially., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.
  2. 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.

Intransitive verb.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.