Synonyms for presuppose

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pree-suh-pohz

Phonetic Transcription : ˌpri səˈpoʊz

Définition of presuppose

Origin : mid-15c., from Old French presupposer (14c.), from Medieval Latin praesupponere; see pre- + suppose. Related: Presupposed; presupposing.

verb presume
verb believe

Example sentences :

Affinities at least have the grace to presuppose a special sex-attraction.
Extract from : « Sex=The Unknown Quantity » by Ali Nomad

It does not presuppose any promise on the part of the servient owner.
Extract from : « The Common Law » by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

They presuppose the philosopher's, or the architect's, physical presence.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

They presuppose membership in it and familiarity with its tradition.
Extract from : « Lux Mundi » by Various

This does not presuppose their estates to have been extensive.
Extract from : « The Mother of Washington and Her Times » by Sara Agnes Rice Pryor

Having told you what I presuppose in you, I proceed now to the directions.
Extract from : « A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4) » by Richard Baxter

They presuppose a certain training, both moral and intellectual, in the pupil.
Extract from : « Aristotle » by George Grote

Each corresponds to the other; they complete and presuppose each other.
Extract from : « The Way of Initiation » by Rudolf Steiner

Mind, I repeat it, I presuppose nothing but general depression.
Extract from : « Catharine Furze » by Mark Rutherford

The works of genius are the 'summum' of civilization, and presuppose utility.
Extract from : « Modeste Mignon » by Honore de Balzac

Antonyms for presuppose

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