presume

Definition

  • v. constitute reasonable evidence for
  • v. take liberties or act with too much confidence

Word forms

Past participle
presumed
Past tense
presumed
Third person singular
presumes
Present participle
presuming

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    I presume that she is coming to the party since she mentioned it last week.

  2. vi.

    He presumed to make decisions for the team without consulting anyone.