presume
VerbWordNet 3.0
Verb (4)
- take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof“I assume his train was late”Synonyms: assumetake for granted
- take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission“How dare you call my lawyer?”Synonyms: make bolddare
- constitute reasonable evidence for“A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food”
- take liberties or act with too much confidence
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Presume \Pre*sume"\, v. i.
1.To suppose or assume something to be, or to be true, on grounds deemed valid, though not amounting to proof; to believe by anticipation; to infer; as, we may presume too far. [1913 Webster]
2.To venture, go, or act, by an assumption of leave or authority not granted; to go beyond what is warranted by the circumstances of the case; to venture beyond license; to take liberties; -- often with on or upon before the ground of confidence. [1913 Webster]
Do not presume too much upon my love.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
This man presumes upon his parts.— Locke.[1913 Webster]
Presume \Pre*sume"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Presumed; p. pr. & vb. n. Presuming.] [F. pr['e]sumer, L. praesumere, praesumptum; prae before + sumere to take. See Assume, Redeem.]
1.To assume or take beforehand; esp., to do or undertake without leave or authority previously obtained. [1913 Webster]
Dare he presume to scorn us in this manner?— Shak.[1913 Webster]
Bold deed thou hast presumed, adventurous Eve.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
2.To take or suppose to be true, or entitled to belief, without examination or proof, or on the strength of probability; to take for granted; to infer; to suppose. [1913 Webster]
Every man is to be presumed innocent till he is proved to be guilty.— Blackstone.[1913 Webster]
What rests but that the mortal sentence pass, . . . Which he presumes already vain and void, Because not yet inflicted?— Milton.[1913 Webster]