take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late"
If an idea, theory, or plan presumes certain facts, it regards them as true so that they can be used as a basis for further ideas and theories. The legal definition of `know' often presumes mental control The arrangement presumes that both lenders and borrowers are rational
If you say that someone presumes to do something, you mean that they do it even though they have no right to do it. They're resentful that outsiders presume to meddle in their affairs
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
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
take liberties or act with too much confidence constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food