presuppose
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To assume something is true before it has actually been proven, as a basis for an argument or statement.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The question _____ that everyone agrees on what fairness actually means."
Answer: presuppose
In your own words, what does "presuppose" mean?
To assume something is true before it has actually been proven, as a basis for an argument or statement.
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