Presumed vs. Assumed
Presumed and Assumed Definitions
Presumed
To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary
"I presume you're tired after the long ride" (Edith Wharton).
Assumed
Taken up or used so as to deceive; pretended
An assumed name.
Presumed
To constitute reasonable evidence for assuming; appear to prove
A signed hotel bill presumes occupancy of a room.
Assumed
Taken for granted; supposed
An assumed increase in population.
Presumed
To venture without authority or permission; dare
He presumed to invite himself to dinner.
Assumed
Simple past tense and past participle of assume
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Presumed
To take for granted that something is true or factual; make a supposition.
Assumed
Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.
Presumed
To act presumptuously or take unwarranted advantage of something
Don't presume on their hospitality.
Assumed
Supposed or presumed.
Presumed
Simple past tense and past participle of presume
Assumed
Supposed.
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Presumed
Appearing to be the most probable, often with some preparations starting to be made for it.
Assumed
Pretended; hypocritical; make-believe; as, an assumed character.
Presumed
Presumed to be true in the absence of proof to the contrary;
The presumed reason for his anger
Assumed
Accepted as real or true without proof;
An assumed increase in population
The assumed reason for his absence
Assumptive beliefs
His loyalty was taken for granted
Assumed
Taken as your right without justification;
Was hearing evidence in an assumed capacity
Congress's arrogated powers over domains hitherto belonging to the states
Assumed
Adopted in order to deceive;
An assumed name
An assumed cheerfulness
A fictitious address
Fictive sympathy
A pretended interest
A put-on childish voice
Sham modesty
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