Suppose

/səˈpoʊz/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to assume or believe something to be true without proof.

I suppose he's right about the project plan.

to require or necessitate something.

This situation is more complicated than I suppose.

to make a suggestion or proposal.

Suppose we meet at noon instead of 3 PM.

to think or assume that something is true.

We suppose that the meeting will be rescheduled.

From Middle English 'supposen', from Old French 'supposer', from Latin 'supponere' (to place under).

I suppose

Used to express that something is acceptable or has some value, though not passionately.

suppose so

A phrase used to indicate agreement or acceptance of a suggestion.

suppose that

Used to introduce a condition or case for consideration.

assumption

A thing that is accepted as true without proof.

presumption

An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon.

I guess

I suppose I'll go to the party if you want me to.

No way!

You suppose he actually did that?