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presuppose vs suppose

suppose vs presuppose

presuppose and suppose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
presuppose No No Yes No
suppose No No Yes No
As verbs, presuppose and suppose are synonyms defined as:
  • presuppose and suppose: require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
As verbs, presuppose and suppose are synonyms defined as:
  • presuppose and suppose: take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
presuppose (verb) suppose (verb)
require as a necessary antecedent or precondition expect, believe, or suppose
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
express a supposition
Difference between presuppose and suppose

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