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.