1. to suppose something is true without proof; to assume
2. to act boldly or take liberties without permission

Examples

• The detective presumes the suspect is guilty based on the evidence.
• I presume you’ll be attending the meeting tomorrow.
• She presumes too much about their friendship.
• The law presumes innocence until guilt is proven.
• He presumes to tell me how to run my business.
• The student presumes to correct the professor during class.
• Everyone presumes the weather will be nice for the picnic.