suppose suppose /səˈpoʊz/

verb

1. () 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?
   
2. () Expect, believe, or suppose  ( opine , reckon , imagine , guess , 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
   
3. () To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds  ( hypothecate , hypothesise [British] , theorise [British] , conjecture , hypothesize , speculate , suppose , theorize )
   to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
    Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
   Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
   
4. (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
   
5. 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