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Presuppose

usgb/ˌpriːsəˈpəʊz/Volume
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Pre-Confirmation

Use 'presuppose' when you believe something before it's confirmed; it shows a level of certainty.

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He presupposes he'll ace the test, without seeing the results.
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Unverified Expectation

'Presuppose' implies an expectation not yet proven; it can reflect optimism or bias.

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She presupposes the weather will stay fine for the picnic.
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Precondition Thought

In planning, 'presuppose' shows assumptions made beforehand that guide actions.

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Our strategy presupposes a favorable market environment.
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