Synonyms: presume
Definition: take liberties or act with too much confidence
Similar words: act, behave, do
Definition: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Usage: You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
Synonyms: take for granted, assume, presume
Definition: take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
Usage: I assume his train was late
Similar words: anticipate, expect
Definition: regard something as probable or likely
Usage: The meteorologists are expecting rain for tomorrow
Synonyms: presume
Definition: constitute reasonable evidence for
Usage: A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food
Similar words: bear witness, prove, show, testify, evidence
Definition: provide evidence for
Usage: The blood test showed that he was the father; Her behavior testified to her incompetence
Synonyms: presume, make bold, dare
Definition: take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
Usage: How dare you call my lawyer?
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel