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presumes

/prɪˈzjuːmz/ /priˈzjuːmz/

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verb

Sich erdreisten, sich anmaßen

With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission.

Examples :

"He presumes to advise the CEO on financial matters, even though he's just an intern. "

Er erdreistet sich, den CEO in Finanzangelegenheiten zu beraten, obwohl er nur ein Praktikant ist.

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verb

Anmaßen, sich erdreisten

To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.

Examples :

"The new intern presumes to answer the phone using the manager's title before being given permission. "

Der neue Praktikant maßt sich an, das Telefon mit dem Titel des Managers zu beantworten, bevor er die Erlaubnis dazu erhalten hat.

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verb

Vermutet, annimmt, voraussetzt

To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.

Examples :

"Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

Dr. Livingstone, nehme ich an?

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verb

Sich herausnehmen, sich anmaßen

To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with).

Examples :

"He presumes on my kindness by constantly asking for favors without ever offering help in return. "

Er nimmt sich meine Freundlichkeit heraus, indem er ständig um Gefallen bittet, ohne jemals anzubieten, zu helfen.

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