Presume vs. Assume: What’s the Difference?

They both mean "to suppose," but they aren't interchangeable. Here's why.
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Presume vs. Assume: What's the Difference?
In common use, the two words are often used as synonyms meaning "suppose." Yet "assume" and "presume" are not exact synonyms, and they are used in different contexts.
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