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presumes

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “presumes” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

presumes

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presumes is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, presumes is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpresumes

1verb
  • With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

    Example: "I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job."

  • To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

    Example: "Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much."

  • To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.

    Example: "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

  • To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).

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