presume
to suppose or take for granted
Roots
- pre-: before, earlier, or in front
- sume / sumpt: take, take up, or use up
Other words with the sume / sumpt root
- assume: to take as true or take on
- consume: to use up or eat
- presumptuous: too bold, forward, or taking too much for granted
- resume: to begin again or take up again
- subsume: to include within a larger category
Presume takes an idea before proof has fully arrived.
Do not presume the easy answer is correct before checking the sentence.