presume
US /prɪˈzuːm/
UK /prɪˈzuːm/
1.
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability
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I presume you're here on business.
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We can't presume anything until we have all the facts.
2.
be audacious enough to do something
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I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job.
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He presumed to enter the private office without knocking.