verb

suppose

Translation

to suppose, to assume, to think, to guess

I suppose he will be late.

Suppose we miss the train, what will we do?

You were supposed to be here an hour ago.

to suppose ((that ...)) to think that something is likely to be true I suppose you are right.

to be supposed to ((do sth.)) to be expected or required to do something We are supposed to meet at 10.

Synonyms: assume, think, guess, imagine

From Old French 'supposer', from 'sub-' (under) and 'poser' (to place). Literally 'to place under', as a foundation for an argument.

When you 'suppose' something, you are placing an idea 'under' your reasoning, like a 'sub-pose'.