presume

[pri-zoom] /prɪˈzum/
verb (used with object), presumed, presuming.
1.
to take for granted, assume, or suppose:
I presume you're tired after your drive.
2.
Law. to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary.
3.
to undertake with unwarrantable boldness.
4.
to undertake (to do something) without right or permission:
to presume to speak for another.
verb (used without object), presumed, presuming.
5.
to take something for granted; suppose.
6.
to act or proceed with unwarrantable or impertinent boldness.
7.
to go too far in acting unwarrantably or in taking liberties (usually followed by on or upon):
Do not presume upon his tolerance.
Origin
1300-50; Middle English presumen (< Old French presumer) < Latin praesūmere to take beforehand (Late Latin: take for granted, assume, dare), equivalent to prae- pre- + sūmere to take up, suppose (see consume)
Related forms
presumedly
[pri-zoo-mid-lee] /prɪˈzu mɪd li/ (Show IPA), adverb
presumer, noun
unpresumed, adjective
Synonyms
1. presuppose. 6. overstep.
Examples from the web for presume
  • He was known for his stage moves, which some presume influenced Presley.
  • We can't even presume to know it all.
  • Just don't presume that I say this from a position of privilege.
  • It is too soon to presume that harmony will prevail.
  • In considering this question, I presume that we all know what the law says.
  • They did not presume that they had the answers, but they asked lots of questions.
  • The authors do, perhaps, presume a little much here and there.
  • The stranger didn't presume to know what was best, offer unsolicited advice or launch into religious sermons, she says.
  • The above methods presume that students are already motivated to learn.
  • Critics say this is a sign that the courts did not presume his innocence.
British Dictionary definitions for presume

presume

/prɪˈzjuːm/
verb
1.
(when transitive, often takes a clause as object) to take (something) for granted; assume
2.
(when transitive, often foll by an infinitive) to take upon oneself (to do something) without warrant or permission; dare: do you presume to copy my work?
3.
(intransitive; foll by on or upon) to rely or depend: don't presume on his agreement
4.
(law) to take as proved until contrary evidence is produced
Derived Forms
presumedly (prɪˈzjuːmɪdlɪ) adverb
presumer, noun
presuming, adjective
presumingly, adverb
Word Origin
C14: via Old French from Latin praesūmere to take in advance, from prae before + sūmere to assume
Word Origin and History for presume
v.

late 14c., "to take upon oneself, to take liberty," also "to take for granted, presuppose," especially overconfidently, from Old French presumer (12c.) and directly from Latin praesumere "anticipate," in Late Latin, "assume" (see presumption). Related: Presumed; presumedly; presuming.