verb🔗ShareWith infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission."He presumes to advise the CEO on financial matters, even though he's just an intern. "lawactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission."The new intern presumes to answer the phone using the manager's title before being given permission. "actionlawrightstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose."Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"attitudemindphilosophyactionstatementlogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with)."He presumes on my kindness by constantly asking for favors without ever offering help in return. "attitudecharactermoralactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
