to presume
01
anta, förmoda
to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood
Transitive: to presume that
Exempel
Without clear evidence, she could only presume that the meeting would be rescheduled.
Utan tydliga bevis kunde hon bara anta att mötet skulle ombokas.
When the weather suddenly changed, they had to presume that the outdoor event might be canceled.
När vädret plötsligt förändrades var de tvungna att anta att utomhuseventet kanske skulle ställas in.
02
utnyttja, missbruka
to take advantage of someone or something for personal gain
Intransitive: to presume on sth | to presume upon sth
Exempel
He presumed on his friend's kindness by constantly asking for favors.
Han utnyttjade sin väns vänlighet genom att ständigt be om tjänster.
She presumed upon their hospitality, staying far longer than she was invited.
Hon utnyttjade deras gästfrihet genom att stanna mycket längre än hon var inbjuden.
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 tell his boss how to do her job, which upset everyone in the office.
Han förutsatte att berätta för sin chef hur hon skulle göra sitt jobb, vilket upprörde alla på kontoret.
She presumed to speak for the group without asking for anyone's opinion.
Hon vågade tala för gruppen utan att fråga någons åsikt.
Lexikalt Träd
presumable
presumption
presume
