PRESUPPOSE Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

presuppose

verb

ˌprē-sə-ˈpōz

Definition of presuppose

as in to assume

to take as true or as a fact without actual proof the book presupposes its readers will already know something about the subject

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Recent Examples of presuppose In this case, the question presupposes that lowering the debt is best accomplished by cutting or restructuring programs. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 Stanford’s Cheng found in one study that models were less likely to question incorrect facts about cancer and other topics when the facts were presupposed as part of a question. — Matthew Hutson, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Mar. 2026 But the spat presupposed a society based on the rule of law, where a government agency would hear a legal argument in good faith rather than overriding it with power. — Stephen Harrison, Wired News, 15 Jan. 2026 However, this theory presupposes that the CIA even has anything to hide from the public to begin with. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presuppose

Recent Examples of Synonyms for presuppose

Verb

Every serious player in the industry is funding a different way to need less of the thing the market assumes stays scarce.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Do not assume everyone is on the same page because the vibe feels good.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of assume

Verb

Throughout this process, every arrestee is presumed innocent — and because of that, First Appearance is not about punishment, despite some misconceptions.

— Corey B. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Until that happens, the case remains unresolved and Tunick remains presumed innocent.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of presume

Verb

But Rodriguez dropped out days later after discovering her campaign had less money in the bank than previously believed.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Unlike many private cask programs that offer relatively young whisky with the promise of future maturity, Casks of Distinction focuses exclusively on casks that Diageo’s master whisky makers believe have reached their optimal moment for release.

— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of believe

Verb

How else are we supposed to make sense of the people and policies shaping life in the best state in the union?

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
His eyes are closed and he’s turned to the side for a moment, lost in the process of remembering how exactly he’s supposed to get into one of his big joke sections.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of suppose

Verb

Despite Schaffer’s praise of his acting chops, Lewis doesn’t think the ex-POTUS will be rushing to add more credits to his IMDb page.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
It’s made of premium—think fine-gauge fibers that don’t itch—merino wool, a naturally thermoregulating material.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026