presume

/pɹɪˈzjuːm/verb
High School
1

To be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission [with to (+ infinitive)].

2

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

3

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

4

To take as a premise; to assume for the sake of argument.

5

To impose (on) for one's advantage; to be presumptuous; to take advantage (of); to take liberties (with) [with on or upon].

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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