PRESUMING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of PRESUMING
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?"
Confidently or arrogantly overstepping reasonable bounds.
Examples of PRESUMING 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 PRESUMING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PRESUMING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PRESUMING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PRESUMING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | e | s | u | m | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PRESUMING
100 words from the letters in PRESUMING
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How to Use PRESUMING in Word Games
PRESUMING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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