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PRESUME

Definition:

[verb] take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof; "I assume his train was late"
Synonyms: assume, take for granted
[verb] take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission; "How dare you call my lawyer?"
Synonyms: make bold, dare
[verb] constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food"
[verb] take liberties or act with too much confidence