Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Presumably (adv.) In a presumable manner; by, or according to, presumption.

(1) - Presume (v. i.) 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.
(2) - Presume (v. i.) 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.
(3) - Presume (v. t.) 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.
(4) - Presume (v. t.) To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained.

(1) - Presumer (n.) One who presumes; also, an arrogant person.

(1) - Presumingly (adv.) Confidently; arrogantly.