verb To be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission .mw-parser-output .object-usage-tag{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output .deprecated{color:var(--wikt-palette-grey-lime-8,olivedrab)}[with to (+ infinitive)]. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
I don't want to pretend to be an authority on this line of business, so I would never presume to tell you how to run your own company.
verb To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.
Don't make the decision yourself and presume too much.
verb To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose.
Paw-prints in the snow allow us to presume a visit from next door's cat.
verb To take as a premise; to assume for the sake of argument.
verb To impose (on) for one's advantage; to be presumptuous; to take advantage (of); to take liberties (with) [with on or upon].
Thanks, but I can't accept the money; I would not want to presume on the generosity of a stranger'
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