suppose
(verb)
verb
1. express a supposition
Similar word(s): say
Definition categories: communication, speculate
2. expect, believe, or suppose
Similar word(s): guess, imagine, opine, reckon, think
Definition categories: cognition, anticipate, expect
3. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
- Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
Similar word(s): conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, theorise, theorize
Definition categories: cognition, anticipate, expect
4. take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
- I presuppose that you have done your work
Similar word(s): presuppose
Definition categories: cognition, assume, presume
5. require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
- This step presupposes two prior ones
Similar word(s): presuppose
Definition categories: cognition, imply
Sentences with suppose as a verb:
- 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.