What is the meaning of presume?

Take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof.
- usage: "I assume his train was late"
- synonyms: assume, take for granted
Take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission.
- usage: "How dare you call my lawyer"
- synonyms: make bold, dare
Constitute reasonable evidence for.
- usage: "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food"
Take liberties or act with too much confidence. .

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