presume

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man etwas aufgrund von Wahrscheinlichkeit oder Anhaltspunkten als wahr annimmt oder etwas als gegeben voraussetzt; auch: sich erdreisten, etwas zu tun.

A verb used to indicate the act of supposing something to be true based on probability or evidence, or to take something for granted.

1. Assume or supposeB2formal

   To believe something to be true based on probability or evidence, without certain proof.

   Vermuten

   • I presume you have already read the report.
   • The court presumes the defendant is innocent until proven guilty.
   • We presume the meeting will start on time.

   Synonymeassumeconjectureguessinferpostulatesupposesurmise

   Antonymedisbelievedisprovedoubtquestion

2. Take the libertyC1formal

   To dare to do something that may be considered bold or overstepping boundaries.

   Sich erdreisten

   • May I presume to offer some advice?
   • He presumed to speak on behalf of the entire team.
   • I would not presume to tell you how to do your job.

   Synonymedaremake boldventure

   Antonymedemurrefrain