Pressupor
Example: Eu sempre presuppor que ele viria à festa.
Definition
"Pressupor" means to assume or take something for granted as true or certain before having proof or explicit confirmation. It involves accepting an idea or fact without questioning, often as a basis for further reasoning or action.
Etymology
The word "pressupor" comes from the Latin prefix 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'supponere' meaning 'to put under' or 'to suppose.' It literally conveys the idea of placing something beforehand as a foundation for thought or belief.
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