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presume /prɪˈzuːm/  /Brit prɪˈzjuːm/

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  • verb
    -sumes; -sumed; -suming
    [+ obj] to think that (something) is true without knowing that it is true
    I presume [=assume, expect] (that) you'll fly to Chicago rather than drive.
    I presume (that) the car was very expensive. = The car was very expensive, I presume.
    Is she still at work? I presume so, since she's not home.
    to accept legally or officially that something is true until it is proved not true
    A person is presumed (to be) innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
    The court must presume innocence until there is proof of guilt.
    After the earthquake several people were missing and presumed dead. [=believed to be dead]
    formal :to do (something) that you do not have the right or permission to do - followed by to + verb
    How can you presume [=dare] to speak for her?
    I'm not going to presume to tell you how to do your job.
    to expect that someone has (a certain level of knowledge, skill, etc.)
    The course presumes familiarity with basic computer programming. [=people who take the course should know basic computer programming]
    presume on/upon
    [phrasal verb]
    presume on/upon (something) formal :to expect too much from (a relationship) in a way that shows that you do not understand your role in the relationship :to go beyond the proper limits of (a relationship)
    I don't want to presume on/upon our friendship by asking for too many favors.