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Presume
prɪˈzjuːm
Presume definitions
verb
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- suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability
"I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building"
assume suppose dare say imagine take it expect believe think surmise guess judge trust conjecture speculate postulate posit hypothesize deduce divine infer conclude presuppose take for granted take as read- take for granted that something exists or is the case
"the argument presumes that only one person can do the work"
- be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something
"kindly don't presume to issue me orders in my own house"
venture dare have the temerity have the audacity have the effrontery be so bold as make so bold as go so far as- make unjustified demands; take liberties
"forgive me if I have presumed"
- unjustifiably regard (something) as entitling one to privileges
"he was wary of presuming on the close friendship between them"