presume

To take for granted as being true in the absence of proof to the contrary.

To constitute reasonable evidence for assuming; appear to prove.

To venture without authority or permission; dare.

To take for granted that something is true or factual; make a supposition.

To act presumptuously or take unwarranted advantage of something.

To take; to take to oneself: with of.

To take upon one’s self; undertake; venture; dare: generally with an infinitive as object.

To believe or accept upon probable evidence; infer as probable; take for granted.

Synonyms Surmise, Guess, etc. (see conjecture), think, consider.

To be venturesome; especially, to venture beyond the limits of ordinary license or propriety; act or speak overboldly.