verb

suppose

Translation

to suppose, to assume, to guess

I suppose you're right.

Suppose we leave early. What would we do?

You were supposed to be here an hour ago.

((to suppose)) ((that ...)) to think or believe that something is true or probable I suppose that he is tired.

((to be supposed to do sth.)) to be expected or required to do something You are supposed to finish your homework.

((Suppose)) ((...)) used to ask 'what if' Suppose you won the lottery, what would you do?

Synonyms: assume, guess, believe, imagine

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

Remember the common phrase 'be supposed to', which means something is expected or required. 'I'm supposed to work today.'