presume
//prɪˈzuːm//
Verb
presumeInfinitive
presumePresent tense
presumedPast tense
presumedPast participle
presumingPresent participle
presumesThird-person singular
1
To suppose something to be true without proof or confirmation; to assume.
I presume you have already heard the news.
2
To take for granted or accept as true in the absence of evidence to the contrary.
Unless we hear otherwise, we presume that the meeting is still on.
3
To dare or venture to do something without proper authority or permission; to be bold enough.
I would not presume to tell you how to do your job.