suppose in English: To think that something is probably true, without being sure of it. (verb)

Translation

To think that something is probably true, without being sure of it.

Word origin

From Latin supponere, to put under, from sub, under, and ponere, to place.

Verb typeregular (suppose, supposes, supposed)

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"Suppose" shows you think it is true but are not sure.

?

Here "suppose" asks what the other person thinks is likely.

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"Be supposed to" means it is what people expect you to do.

think

To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, or beliefs about something.

guess

To give an answer when you are not sure and have not been told the facts.

maybe

It could be true or could happen, but you are not sure; perhaps.

know

To have information about something, or to be familiar with a person.

sure

Knowing that something is true and having no doubt about it.

assume

To think that something is true when you have not checked it.

reckon

To think or believe that something is true; also to count or work something out.

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