presume
(verb)
verb
1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Similar word(s): assume
Definition categories: cognition, anticipate, expect
2. take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Similar word(s): dare
Definition categories: social, act, move
3. constitute reasonable evidence for
- A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food
Definition categories: communication, evidence, prove, show, testify
4. take liberties or act with too much confidence
Definition categories: body, act, behave, do
Sentences with presume as a verb:
- Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much.
- I wouldn't presume to tell him how to do his job.