assume [assumed, assuming, assumes]◼◼◼(to suppose to be true) verb [UK: ə.ˈsjuːm] [US: ə.ˈsuːm]We assume that he is honest. = On présume qu'il est honnête.
presume [presumed, presuming, presumes]◼◼◼(to assume to be true, suppose) verb [UK: prɪˈz.juːm] [US: prə.ˈzuːm]John is presumed innocent. = John est présumé innocent.
surmise [surmised, surmising, surmises]◼◼◻(to imagine or suspect) verb [UK: sə.ˈmaɪz] [US: sər.ˈmaɪz]The police surmised that the victim told them the truth. = La police a présumé que la victime leur avait dit la vérité.