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assume vs presuppose

presuppose vs assume

assume and presuppose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assume No No Yes No
presuppose No No Yes No
As verbs, presuppose is a hyponym of assume; that is, presuppose is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assume:
  • assume: take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
  • presuppose: take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
Other hyponyms of assume include suppose.
assume (verb) presuppose (verb)
put clothing on one's body require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
take up someone's soul into heaven
make a pretence of
occupy or take on
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
Difference between assume and presuppose

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