Meaning & Definition of word "Suppose"
Suppose
/səˈpoʊz/
verb:
- 1. to assume or believe something to be true without proof.
- Example: I suppose he's right about the project plan.
- 2. to require or necessitate something.
- Example: This situation is more complicated than I suppose.
- 3. to make a suggestion or proposal.
- Example: Suppose we meet at noon instead of 3 PM.
- 4. to think or assume that something is true.
- Example: We suppose that the meeting will be rescheduled.
Etymology
●From Middle English 'supposen', from Old French 'supposer', from Latin 'supponere' (to place under).
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of suppose
Meaning: I guess
● Example Sentence: I suppose I'll go to the party if you want me to.
Meaning: No way!
● Example Sentence: You suppose he actually did that?