presuppose
gb/pɹˌisəpˈoʊz/ us/pɹˌisəpˈoʊz/
C1
English
feltételez
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
feltételez
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] presupposes (that) [something]
Your question presupposes that everyone has access to a car.
A kérdésed azt feltételezi, hogy mindenkinek rendelkezésére áll egy autó.
The policy presupposes a level of trust that many employees don’t feel.
A szabályzat olyan fokú bizalmat feltételez, amellyel sok munkavállaló nem rendelkezik.
Calling it a mistake presupposes there was a better option.
Learner examples
It presupposes that the plan will work.
Azt feltételezi, hogy a terv működni fog.
This question presupposes a shared goal.
Ez a kérdés közös célt feltételez.
Common mistake:
Often confused with suppose/assume in general; presuppose usually means you take something as a starting point and build on it.
Meaning
assume as already true
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
question (To treat it as uncertain rather than given.)
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doubt (To think it may not be true.)
Themes
communication
|thinking
|education
Definition
To assume something is true before you have proof.
To assume that something is true or exists before it has been stated or proved, and to base an idea, question, or plan on that assumption.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
feltételez
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] presupposes [something]
Long-term success presupposes consistent effort.
A hosszú távú siker folyamatos erőfeszítést feltételez.
Remote work presupposes reliable internet access.
A távmunka megbízható internetkapcsolatot feltételez.
Any meaningful comparison presupposes a clear definition of the terms.
Learner examples
Teamwork presupposes trust.
A csapatmunka bizalmat feltételez.
A contract presupposes consent.
A szerződés a felek beleegyezését feltételezi.
Common mistake:
Learners may use it when they only mean 'suggest' or 'imply'; presuppose means 'depends on/needs' in this sense.
Meaning
require as a necessary condition
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
be independent of (Not needing something as a condition.)
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not require (Direct opposition in terms of necessity.)
Themes
logic
|work
|planning
Definition
To need something to be true first.
To require something as a necessary condition; to be possible only if something else is true or happens.
Grammar
Dictionary form
presuppose
IPA
GB/pɹˌisəpˈoʊz/
US/pɹˌisəpˈoʊz/
Syllables & stress
pre - sup - pose (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (pose)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: presuppose
- 3rd Person Singular: presupposes
- Present Participle: presupposing
- Past: presupposed
Word family
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
Expressions
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