Presume (verb)
With infinitive object: to be so presumptuous as (to do something) without proper authority or permission. from 14th c.
“I wouldn’t presume to tell him how to do his job.”
Presume (verb)
To perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission. from 14th c.
“Don’t make the decision yourself and presume too much.”
Presume (verb)
To assume or suggest to be true (without proof); to take for granted, to suppose. from 14th c.
“Paw-prints in the snow presume a visit from next door’s cat.”
“Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”
Presume (verb)
To be presumptuous; with on, upon, to take advantage (of), to take liberties (with). from 15th c.
Assume (verb)
to authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
“We assume that, as her parents were dentists, she knows quite a bit about dentistry.”
Assume (verb)
to take on a position, duty or form
“Mr. Jones will assume the position of a lifeguard until a proper replacement is found.”
Assume (verb)
to adopt a feigned quality or manner
Assume (verb)
to receive, adopt
Assume (verb)
to adopt an idea or cause