PRESUME
/pɹɪˈzjuːm/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of PRESUME
With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.
"I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job."
To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.
"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.
"Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
Examples of PRESUME in a Sentence
- "I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job."
- "Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much."
- "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
Word Details
Is PRESUME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRESUME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PRESUME earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for PRESUME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | s | u | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRESUME
100 words from the letters in PRESUME
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How to Use PRESUME in Word Games
PRESUME is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PRESUME uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PRESUME to find 100 additional valid words.