suppose
suppose /səˈpoʊz/
verb
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(
)
Express a supposition
(
say
, suppose
)
express a supposition
Let us say that he did not tell the truth
Let us say that he did not tell the truth
Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
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(
)
Expect, believe, or suppose
(
opine
, reckon
, guess
, imagine
, suppose
, think
)
expect, believe, or suppose
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
I thought to find her in a bad state
I thought to find her in a bad state
He didn't think to find her in the kitchen
he didn't think to find her in the kitchen
I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
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(
)
To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
(
hypothecate
, hypothesise
[British] , conjecture
, hypothesize
, theorise
[British] , theorize
, speculate
, suppose
)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
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(logic) require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
(
suppose
, presuppose
)
(logic) require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
This step presupposes two prior ones
This step presupposes two prior ones
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Take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
(
suppose
, presuppose
)
take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
I presuppose that you have done your work
I presuppose that you have done your work