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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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