to presume
01
anta, förmoda
to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood
Transitive: to presume that
Exempel
After waiting for an extended period, they began to presume that the flight might be delayed.
Efter att ha väntat under en lång tid började de anta att flyget kanske var försenat.
02
utnyttja, missbruka
to take advantage of someone or something for personal gain
Intransitive: to presume on sth | to presume upon sth
Exempel
She presumed upon his trust by asking for more than she was owed.
Hon utnyttjade hans förtroende genom att begära mer än hon var skyldig.
03
anta, tillmäta sig
to assume the right to do something, often in a way that is seen as disrespectful or overly bold
Transitive: to presume to do sth
Exempel
He presumed to make decisions on behalf of the team without consulting anyone else.
Han vågade fatta beslut på lagets vägnar utan att rådfråga någon annan.
Lexikalt Träd
presumable
presumption
presume
