Meaning Of The Word Presume

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presume
verb: 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.
verb: If you presume that something is the case, you think that it is the case, although you are not certain.
verb: If you say that someone presumes to do something, you mean that they do it even though they have no right to do it.

presume in American English
to take upon oneself without permission or authority; dare (to say or do something); venture
intransitive verb: to take something for granted; suppose
transitive verb: to take for granted, assume, or suppose

presume in British English
verb: to take (something) for granted; assume

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