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   Sup·pose

   /səˈpōz/

   

   verb

   • 1. assume that something is the case on the basis of evidence or probability but without proof or certain knowledge: "I suppose I got there about half past eleven" Similar assumedare saytake for grantedtake as readpresumeexpecttake itbelievethinkfancybe of the opinionsuspecthave a sneaking suspicionsensetrustguesssurmisereckonconjecturetheorizededuceinfergathergleandivineformal:opine
   • ▪ used to make a suggestion or a hesitant admission: "suppose we leave this to the police" Similar hypothesizepostulatetheorizepositspeculate(let's) sayassumeimagine
   • ▪ used to introduce a hypothesis and trace or ask about what follows from it: "suppose he had been murdered—what then?"
   • ▪ (of a theory or argument) assume or require that something is the case as a precondition: "the procedure supposes that a will has already been proved" Similar requirepresupposeimplyassumecall forneed
   • ▪ believe to exist or to possess a specified characteristic: "he supposed the girl to be about twelve"
   • 2. be required to do something because of the position one is in or an agreement one has made: "I'm supposed to be meeting someone at the airport"
   • ▪ be forbidden to do something: "I shouldn't have been in the kitchen—I'm not supposed to go in there"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French supposer, from Latin supponere (from sub- ‘from below’ + ponere ‘to place’), but influenced by Latin suppositus ‘set under’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. supposable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   The meaning of SUPPOSE is to lay down tentatively as a hypothesis, assumption, or proposal. How to use suppose in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUPPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SUPPOSE definition: 1. to think that something is likely to be true: 2. used to show that you think something is true…. Learn more.

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   Suppose definition: to assume (something) for the sake of argument, as part of a proposition or theory, a problem set to be solved as an exercise, etc.. See examples of SUPPOSE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUPPOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SUPPOSE meaning: 1. to think that something is likely to be true: 2. used to show that you think something is true…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › supposeSuppose - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Suppose means to guess, think, or imagine something without absolute certainty. Best to hold off and watch something funny instead. Suppose also has the meaning of assuming something hypothetical for the sake of argument.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUPPOSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory. Suppose the distance to be one mile. 2. to consider (something) as a possibility suggested or an idea or plan proposed. Suppose we wait until tomorrow. 3. to believe or assume as true; take for granted.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › supposeSuppose Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Suppose definition: To assume to be true or real for the sake of argument or explanation.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuppose verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   to not be allowed to do something. You're not supposed to walk on the grass. Definition of suppose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Definition of suppose verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUPPOSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    SUPPOSE definition: 1. to be expected or intended to do something, especially when this does not happen: 2. If you are…. Learn more.