Suppose

Pronunciation: /səˈpoʊz/

Suppose (verb)

  1. to think something is true or likely, but not be sure.
  2. to imagine something as a possibility or situation.
  3. to accept something as true for the sake of argument or discussion.

Examples

  • I suppose it's going to rain today.
  • She supposes he knows the answer.

Common collocations: suppose so, suppose not, suppose for a moment, suppose hypothetically, suppose to happen

Synonyms of Suppose

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Suppose

  • when certainty is required