presume

• Verbo utilizado para denotar la acción de suponer algo como verdadero basándose en probabilidad o evidencia, o de dar algo por sentado; también implica atreverse a hacer algo con arrogancia o sin permiso.

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.

   suponer

   • 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.

   Sinónimosassumeconjectureguessinferpostulatesupposesurmise

   Antónimosdisbelievedisprovedoubtquestion

2. Take the libertyC1formal

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

   Tomarse la libertad

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdaremake boldventure

   Antónimosdemurrefrain