presuppose
gb/pɹˌisəpˈoʊz/ us/pɹˌisəpˈoʊz/
C1
Английски
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
formal
C1
action
1
assume as already true
To assume something is true before you have proof.
Модел на употреба:
[something] presupposes (that) [something]
Честа грешка:
Often confused with suppose/assume in general; presuppose usually means you take something as a starting point and build on it.
Синоними
assume (More general; presuppose stresses an unstated starting point.)
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take for granted (More informal; emphasizes not questioning the assumption.)
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suppose (Weaker and less formal; often used for guesses.)
Антоними
question (To treat it as uncertain rather than given.)
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doubt (To think it may not be true.)
Колокации
presuppose that
|presuppose the existence of
|presuppose knowledge of
|presuppose familiarity with
|presuppose a shared understanding
|presuppose a certain level
|presuppose an answer
|presuppose guilt
|presuppose innocence
|presuppose the truth
Теми
communication
|thinking
|education
Примери
- Your question presupposes that everyone has access to a car.
- The policy presupposes a level of trust that many employees don’t feel.
- Calling it a mistake presupposes there was a better option.
Примери за учащи
- It presupposes that the plan will work.
- This question presupposes a shared goal.
Глагол
formal
C1
relation
2
require as a necessary condition
To need something to be true first.
Модел на употреба:
[something] presupposes [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may use it when they only mean 'suggest' or 'imply'; presuppose means 'depends on/needs' in this sense.
Синоними
require (More common and direct; presuppose is more formal.)
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depend on (Highlights reliance; presuppose can sound more logical/structural.)
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entail (Often used for logical consequences; presuppose focuses on prerequisites.)
Антоними
be independent of (Not needing something as a condition.)
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not require (Direct opposition in terms of necessity.)
Колокации
presuppose a stable environment
|presuppose access to
|presuppose resources
|presuppose funding
|presuppose cooperation
|presuppose consent
|presuppose prior approval
|presuppose training
|presuppose experience
|presuppose a definition
Теми
logic
|work
|planning
Примери
- Long-term success presupposes consistent effort.
- Remote work presupposes reliable internet access.
- Any meaningful comparison presupposes a clear definition of the terms.
Примери за учащи
- Teamwork presupposes trust.
- A contract presupposes consent.
Граматика
Речникова форма
presuppose
IPA
GB/pɹˌisəpˈoʊz/
US/pɹˌisəpˈoʊz/
Срички и ударение
pre - sup - pose (3 срички)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pose)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: presuppose
- 3rd Person Singular: presupposes
- Present Participle: presupposing
- Past: presupposed
Семейство думи
Forms
presupposes
verb
presupposing
verb
presupposed
verb
Core family
presupposition
noun C1
Related words
suppose
verb B1
supposition
noun C1
Advanced or less common
presuppositional
adjective
Изрази
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