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suppose
[ suh-pohz; suh-pohst ]
verb (used with object)
- 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.:
If we suppose the distance to be one mile, and his jogging speed to be six miles per hour, how long will it take him to cover the distance?
OK, let's suppose we can get through their defenses鈥攚hat then?
- to consider (something) as a suggested possibility or proposed plan:
Suppose we wait until tomorrow, after the weather clears up.
- to believe or presume to be true; take for granted:
Most people supposed that his death was an accident.
Will you go on forever supposing that you can act this way without consequences?
- to think or hold tentatively as an opinion; guess; imagine:
What do you suppose he will do?
I don鈥檛 suppose they鈥檇 lend us their truck, would they?
- to require logically; imply; presuppose:
The evidence supposes his presence near the scene.
verb (used without object)
- to make assumptions or presuppositions; engage in hypothesizing or imagining:
We must respect the ongoing investigation without supposing or speculating about the young man鈥檚 motives.
I'm through with supposing and am going to start figuring!
suppose
/ 蝉蓹藞辫蓹蕣锄 /
verb
- to presume (something) to be true without certain knowledge
I suppose he meant to kill her
- to consider as a possible suggestion for the sake of discussion, elucidation, etc; postulate
suppose that he wins the election
- (of theories, propositions, etc) to imply the inference or assumption (of)
your policy supposes full employment
Derived Forms
- 蝉耻辫藞辫辞蝉补产濒别, adjective
- 蝉耻辫藞辫辞蝉别谤, noun
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 蝉耻辫路辫辞蝉路补路产濒别 adjective
- 蝉耻辫路辫辞蝉路补路产濒测 adverb
- 蝉耻辫路辫辞蝉路别谤 noun
- 尘颈蝉路蝉耻辫路辫辞蝉别 verb missupposed missupposing
- un路蝉耻辫路辫辞蝉路补路产濒别 adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of suppose1
Idioms and Phrases
- supposed to,
- expected, intended, or obligated to:
According to the agreement, the landlord is supposed to do any necessary repairs.
It wasn鈥檛 supposed to rain today.
Is that squiggle supposed to be your signature?
- (used in the negative) not allowed to; forbidden to; obligated or required not to:
I鈥檓 sorry, I didn't realize that I wasn't supposed to record the concert.
Mom says we鈥檙e not supposed to touch the thermostat.
- assumed or alleged to:
He's supposed to look just like his father, but I don't see it.
More idioms and phrases containing suppose
see I suppose so .Example Sentences
The van was supposed to close at 8 p.m., but Criterion extended the run for an additional hour.
Union leaders said the impetus for the strike was a string of 44 labor law violations allegedly committed by the county, including retaliation and contracting out work that鈥檚 supposed to be done by union members.
One of the most unexpected results of these new polls is the fact that Trump is underwater on every issue now, even his supposed strong suits, immigration and the economy.
The FCC is supposed to operate independently and have great authority.
A local festival not far from Shahid Rajee Port that was supposed to be a celebration spontaneously turned into a solemn occasion for remembering the dead and praying for the injured.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from 亚洲网紅露点 Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 漏 Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage庐 Idioms Dictionary copyright 漏 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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