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presuppose
(,pr/i/s/@/'p/oU/z )

verb (v)

  • take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    I presuppose that you have done your work.
    Synonym:
    suppose
    source: wordnet30
  • require as a necessary antecedent or precondition(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    This step presupposes two prior ones.
    source: wordnet30
  • To suppose beforehand; to imply as antecedent; to take for granted; to assume; as, creation presupposes a creator.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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