Definition of "presume" []

• To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary: We presumed she was innocent. (verb-transitive)
• To constitute reasonable evidence for assuming; appear to prove: A signed hotel bill presumes occupancy of a room. (verb-transitive)
• To venture without authority or permission; dare: He presumed to invite himself to dinner. (verb-transitive)
• To act overconfidently; take liberties. (verb-intransitive)
• To take unwarranted advantage of something; go beyond the proper limits: Don't presume on their hospitality. (verb-intransitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "I also have an RFC (issued in conjunction with my Scotiabank account), which I presume is used by Hacienda to track taxes withheld from interest income. gpkisner"
• "Finally, damienoujia at this Comicvine forum noted another moment where Lori's smoking habit illuminated her character: Her first meeting with the Comedian and it seems he's hitting on her ... he lights what we presume is her first cigarette."
• "I want to see ADAM punching the ground, which, we presume, is the addict."