presume

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия предположения чего-либо как истинного на основе вероятности или доказательств, или принятия чего-либо как должного.

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.

   Предполагать

   • 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.

   Synonymsassumeconjectureguessinferpostulatesupposesurmise

   Antonymsdisbelievedisprovedoubtquestion

2. Take the libertyC1formal

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

   Позволить себе

   • 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.

   Synonymsdaremake boldventure

   Antonymsdemurrefrain