presume

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de supor algo como verdadeiro com base em probabilidade ou evidências, ou de tomar algo como certo; também pode significar ter a ousadia ou atrever-se a fazer algo.

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.

   Presumir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassumeconjectureguessinferpostulatesupposesurmise

   Antônimosdisbelievedisprovedoubtquestion

2. Take the libertyC1formal

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

   Tomar a liberdade

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdaremake boldventure

   Antônimosdemurrefrain