presume in WordNet English dictionary

1. take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
   "I assume his train was late"
   assume  presume  take for granted 
   
2. take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
   "How dare you call my lawyer?"
   make bold  dare  presume 
   
3. take liberties or act with too much confidence
   presume 
   
4. constitute reasonable evidence for
   "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food"
   presume