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 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 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

But real estate insiders say the corporation also assumes risk by taking on a distressed asset.

— Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
In their investigation of the incident, Virginia regulators alleged The Vero had failed to assume responsibility for the health, safety, and well-being of its residents.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

Definition of assume

Verb

By applying sunscreen before heading outdoors, reapplying throughout the day and pairing it with other forms of sun protection, Mercer said people can reduce their risk of sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Abbott said last year’s disaster reshaped how the state responds to floods.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of say

Verb

Each side believes the land – and its past – belongs to them.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of believe

Verb

When shopping for petite skirts, dresses, or bottoms, look for ones designed with adjusted proportions—not just shorter hems or inseams—so everything hits where it’s supposed to.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026
At 6-1 inch and 295 pounds, the center likely wasn’t supposed to be here.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of suppose

Verb

The Dodgers initially thought Ohtani would drain the knee on Sunday.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
In their report, the authors posit that the image, which until now had been thought to represent a warrior with a spear, is in fact a painting of Juun Ajaw, a central figure in Maya mythology best known from the Mayan sacred text the Popol Voh.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026