presuppose

Meaning

To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.

Synonyms

suppose

presume

assume

premise

expectation

figure

forecast

forejudge

imagine

judge

🧑‍⚖️

make up

necessitate

oblige

postulate

prejudge

propose

surmise

take

take for granted

think

🤔

trow

ween

anticipate

cry for

call for

estimate

expect

Translations

presupporre

présupposer

presuponer

προϋποθέτω

pressupor

voraussetzen

supposer

gerekmek

suponer

erfordern

supor

sich vorstellen

presuposar

vermuten

mutmaßen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌpɹiːsəˈpəʊz/

Etymology

From Middle French presupposer, from Latin prae- (“before”) and supponere (“to suppose”).