1. (

• 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 ;