presume (v.)

  1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; I assume his train was late

    [ Syn: assume , take for granted ]

  2. take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; How dare you call my lawyer?

    [ Syn: make bold , dare ]

  3. constitute reasonable evidence for; A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food'

  4. take liberties or act with too much confidence

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