American English pronunciation
How to pronounce presuppose
IPA transcription: [p,ɹisə'poʊz]
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Verb
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take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
“I presuppose that you have done your work”
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require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
“This step presupposes two prior ones”
Usage examples
- The workshop method presupposes that we share an intuitive wisdom about storytelling.
- It presupposes man in conflict with himself.
- This verse presupposes universal sinfulness.