pre|sume

pre|sume
pre|sume «prih ZOOM», verb, -sumed, -sum|ing.
–v.t.
1. to take for granted without proving; suppose: »

You will play out of doors, I presume, if there is sunshine. The law presumes innocence until guilt is proved.

2. to take upon oneself; venture; dare: »

May I presume to tell you you are wrong? The plan which I shall presume to suggest (Edmund Burke).

–v.i.
1. to take something for granted; assume.
2. to take an unfair advantage (on, upon): »

Don't presume on his good nature by borrowing from him every week.

3. to act with improper boldness; take liberties: »

It would be presuming to camp in a person's yard without permission.

╂[< Latin praesūmere anticipate, be arrogant (in Late Latin, take for granted) < prae- before + sūmere take]
–pre|sum´er, noun.
–pre|sum´ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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