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 presuppose presuppose /ˌpriːsəˈpoʊz/

verb

  1. () (logic) require as a necessary antecedent or precondition  ( suppose , presuppose )
    (logic) require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
     This step presupposes two prior ones
    This step presupposes two prior ones
  2. () Take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand  ( suppose , presuppose )
    take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
     I presuppose that you have done your work
    I presuppose that you have done your work