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presume

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presume /prɪˈzuːm/ Brit /prɪˈzjuːm/ verb
presumes; presumed; presuming
presume
/prɪˈzuːm/ Brit /prɪˈzjuːm/
verb
presumes; presumed; presuming
Britannica Dictionary definition of PRESUME
[+ object]
: to think that (something) is true without knowing that it is true
: to accept legally or officially that something is true until it is proved not true
formal : to do (something) that you do not have the right or permission to do followed by to + verb
: to expect that someone has (a certain level of knowledge, skill, etc.)

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)