suppose
suppose Lexical Profile
suppose Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To assume that something is the case on the basis of evidence or probability, without having definitive proof.
"I suppose the train was delayed by the heavy snowfall this morning."
To be required, expected, or permitted to do something according to a rule, custom, or arrangement (used in the passive voice).
"All visitors are supposed to sign in at the front desk before entering the building."
To consider or accept something as a hypothesis or premise for the sake of argument or investigation.
"Suppose that the company doubles its production capacity over the next five years."
To require or imply something as a necessary prior condition or logical consequence.
"This scientific theory supposes the existence of dark matter throughout the universe."
Word Nuance & Usage
In spoken English, the passive construction "to be supposed to" (meaning to be expected or required to do something) is frequently misspelled as "suppose to" because the final "-d" blends into the following "t" sound.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French supposer, which combined Latin sub- ('under') with Old French poser ('to put or place'), modeled after Latin supponere ('to put under' or 'to assume as a basis').