presume
/prɪˈzuːm/
verb
- To think that something is true because it is likely, although you are not certain.
- I presume you have already eaten, since it's so late.
- We presume the package will arrive tomorrow, based on the tracking information.
- The law presumes that a person is innocent until proven guilty.
- To do something that you do not have the right to do; to be too confident or bold.
- She presumed upon their friendship by asking for a large loan.
- I would not presume to tell you how to do your job.
- He presumed to speak for the entire group without asking anyone.
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