
Presume
Uncertain Belief
Use 'presume' to express a belief when you're not completely sure, but have some reasons.

I can cancel my trip, as I presume the conference will be postponed.
Not Confirm
'Presume' generally doesn't require evidence, unlike 'prove' or 'confirm'.

We presume she’s coming, though she hasn’t confirmed.
Suggest Diplomacy
Use 'presume' to sound more polite and less assertive than saying 'assume'.

I presume you've finished the project, or is there more to do?
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AssumeConjectureDeduceInferPostulateSpeculateSupposeSurmise
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