<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>presumed</li><li>presuming</li><li>to take for granted, assume, or suppose: I presume you're tired after your drive.</li><li>Synonyms: presuppose</li><li>Law: to assume as true in the absence of proof to the contrary.</li><li>to undertake with unwarrantable boldness.</li><li>to undertake (to do something) without right or permission: to presume to speak for another.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>presumed</li><li>presuming</li><li>to take something for granted; suppose.</li><li>to act or proceed with unwarrantable or impertinent boldness.</li><li>Synonyms: overstep</li><li>to go too far in acting unwarrantably or in taking liberties (usually followed by on or upon): Do not presume upon his tolerance.</li></ul>