SUPPOSE

/səˈpəʊz/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 14

Definition

  1. verb express a supposition. — synonyms: say
  2. verb expect, believe, or suppose. — synonyms: think, opine, imagine, reckon, guess
  3. verb to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds. — synonyms: speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate
  4. verb take for granted or as a given. — synonyms: presuppose
  5. verb require as a necessary antecedent or precondition. — synonyms: presuppose

Examples

  • “Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.”
  • “I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.”
  • “Purpose supposes foresight.”

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