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 Disagreement about whether the Constitution should be taken to presuppose the authority of natural law, or to displace it, emerged among early Supreme Court Justices. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 2 July 2026 On his Instagram story, the producer Hudson Mohawke wrote that the uproar around the detection tool’s findings presupposes the very conditions of the music industry. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 June 2026 Reports citing human capabilities undoubtedly presuppose typical human brain proficiency based on effort. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 There’s an improv-exercise quality to the premise, one that presupposes that adding more factors — a wacky aunt played by Jamie Lee Curtis, a weird brother played by Spike Fearn; Kumail Nanjiani is in the mix too — will somehow build out a more robust universe. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for presuppose

Recent Examples of Synonyms for presuppose

Verb

Some Cuba watchers are skeptical Rodríguez Castro could assume a leading role in the official government.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Vahidi, who assumed the role after his predecessor Mohammad Pakpour was killed in US-Israeli strikes on the first day of the war, is rarely seen in public.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of assume

Verb

Sources told Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks, a longtime friend of Swift, will be present at the ceremony — and another said that the singer-songwriter would perform on the special day.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of say

Verb

One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
In the Darnytskyi district, several multistory buildings were damaged and people were believed to be buried in the rubble.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of believe

Verb

There’s supposed to be a different cut of the film that shows Sarah’s face being smashed in by Nikki in the movie’s most shocking moment.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
The recent military action tested an initial agreement that was supposed to halt hostilities during 60 days of negotiations.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 29 June 2026