C2verbformallanguageeducation
US/ˌpriː.səˈpoʊz/
UK/ˌpriː.səˈpəʊz/
to accept something as true without proof, or to need something to exist first
In context
The course presupposes some basic knowledge of statistics.
Your question presupposes that the company did something wrong.
Real democracy presupposes a free press and fair elections.
Words that go with presuppose
verb + noun
- presuppose knowledgeThe exercises presuppose knowledge of basic grammar.
- presuppose the existenceThe theory presupposes the existence of water on the planet.
- presuppose an understandingThe article presupposes an understanding of basic economics.
adverb + verb
- necessarily presupposeGood grades do not necessarily presuppose real understanding.
- implicitly presupposeMany school tests implicitly presuppose a quiet home to study in.