How do you use the word presume?
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How do you use the word presume?
Assume is a verb that means to suppose, to take for granted, to take upon, to don, or to undertake. In the shared meaning of “to suppose,” presume is usually used when you suppose based on probability, while assume is used when you suppose without any evidence.
How do you use presumption in a sentence?
Presumption sentence example
- The presumption is that on balance there is loss.
- He opened it to confirm his presumption regarding Sarah’s hair.
- In case of doubt the presumption was in favour of the state.
- I) condemns the “little suppers which were called, not without presumption , agape.”
What is a presumptuous person?
When you say someone is presumptuous, you mean that the person is overconfident and is acting rudely or inappropriately. A presumptuous person takes liberties.
What is a sentence for reproach?
She is quick to reproach anyone who doesn’t live up to her own high standards. If you look at or speak to someone with reproach, you show or say that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because they have done something wrong. He looked at her with reproach.
What does reproach mean in English?
1 : an expression of rebuke or disapproval. 2 : the act or action of reproaching or disapproving was beyond reproach. 3a : a cause or occasion of blame, discredit, or disgrace. b : discredit, disgrace. 4 obsolete : one subjected to censure or scorn.
What it means to live above reproach?
On the other hand, when you live above reproach, you are living above that line. You live in a way so that no one can find fault in you or how you live. For example, if you were taken to court or blamed for something. There would be no indictment because there would be no evidence to support that claim.
What does beyond reproach mean in English?
formal. : not calling for any criticism His actions were above/beyond reproach.
What does being beyond reproach mean?
Blameless, faultless, as in Jean’s conduct at school is beyond reproach. The phrase employs the verb to reproach in the sense of “censure or rebuke,” a usage dating from the early 1500s.
What is the opposite of beyond reproach?
Opposite of blameless or faultless. amiss. bad. censurable.
What means conspired?
transitive verb. : plot, contrive. intransitive verb. 1a : to join in a secret agreement to do an unlawful or wrongful act or an act which becomes unlawful as a result of the secret agreement accused of conspiring to overthrow the government conspired to monopolize and restrict trade.
What does devastated mean?
transitive verb. 1 : to bring to ruin or desolation by violent action a country devastated by war The typhoon devastated the island. 2 : to reduce to chaos, disorder, or helplessness : overwhelm devastated by grief Her wisecrack devastated the class.
Is devastated an emotion?
When there’s devastation, there’s terrible destruction. You can see the devastation from a violent hurricane and feel devastation over all the people that were injured. People can also feel devastation — it’s a kind of extreme sadness or state of feeling emotionally wrecked.
What is the best definition of devastating?
1 : causing great damage or harm a devastating flood/earthquake a devastating injury A devastating coastal tsunami could also result from a severe displacement of the San Andreas Fault.—
What is the synonym of sad?
SYNONYMS FOR sad 1 unhappy, despondent, disconsolate, discouraged, gloomy, downcast, downhearted, depressed, dejected, melancholy.
What is a synonym for upset and sad?
very sad, worried, or angry about something
- Feeling angry or annoyed. angry. annoyed. mad. irritated. fed up. put out. displeased. cross. belligerent.
- Feeling sad or unhappy. sad. unhappy. gloomy. miserable. melancholy. sorrowful. subdued. bleak.
- Feeling worried and nervous. worried. nervous. anxious. uneasy. tense. alarmed. on edge. frightened.
How do you express sad?
6 Common Sad Idioms & Phrases in English
- Down in the mouth. The first idiom on our list that expresses sadness means to look unhappy.
- Down in the dumps.
- Reduce to tears.
- Lump in your throat.
- Feeling blue/to have the blues.
- Face like a wet weekend.
How do you describe feeling sad?
When you’re sad, you might describe yourself as feeling: lonely. heartbroken. gloomy.
