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- Dictionarysuppose/səˈpəʊz/
verb
- 1. think or assume that something is true or probable but lack proof or certain knowledge: "I suppose I got there about noon" Similar
- 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"
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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.
1. a. : to lay down tentatively as a hypothesis, assumption, or proposal. suppose a fire broke out. suppose you bring the salad. b (1) : to hold as an opinion : believe. they supposed they were early. (2) : to think probable or in keeping with the facts. seems reasonable to suppose that he would profit. 2. a. : conceive, imagine. b.
You use suppose or supposing when you are considering a possible situation or action and trying to think what effects it would have. Suppose you won the lottery. What would you do with the money?
Definition of suppose verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. You might ask, " Suppose someone breaks in while I'm away?"
used to show that you think something is true, although you wish that it were not: I suppose (that) all the tickets will be sold by now. [ + (that) ] used when you are annoyed: I suppose (that) you're going to be late again. I suppose (that) you think that's funny.
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.
Suppose definition: To assume to be true or real for the sake of argument or explanation.
SUPPOSE definition: 1. to be expected or intended to do something, especially when this does not happen: 2. If you are…. Learn more.
1. to presume (something) to be true without certain knowledge: I suppose he meant to kill her. 2. to consider as a possible suggestion for the sake of discussion, elucidation, etc; postulate: suppose that he wins the election. 3. (of theories, propositions, etc) to imply the inference or assumption (of): your policy supposes full employment.
