Can Presuming Be a Verb?

verb (used with object), pre·sumed, pre·sum·ing. to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.

Is presuming a real word?

Assume and presume both mean "to take something for granted" or "to take something as true," but the words differ in the degree of confidence the person assuming or presuming has. Presume is used when someone is making an informed guess based on reasonable evidence.

What is the verb of peach?

verb. peached; peaching; peaches. Definition of peach (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. : to inform against : betray.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.