voraussetzen — meaning in English
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English meaning
- assume verb To accept something as true without proof.
- presuppose verb To take something as true beforehand, in order to base an argument or conclusion on it.
- provide verb To supply someone with something they need or want.
Senses
voraussetzen is used for these senses in English:
- assume To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
- presuppose To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.
- provide To establish as a previous condition; to stipulate.
assume — full definition
- verb To accept something as true without proof.
- verb To take on a role, responsibility, or form.
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