Definitions for presume



Overview of verb presume

The verb presume has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (12) assume, presume, take for granted

(take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late")

2. make bold, dare, presume

(take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?")

3. presume

(constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food")

4. presume

(take liberties or act with too much confidence)

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