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suppose verb (supposed, supposing) 1 to consider something likely, even when there is a lack of tangible evidence for it to be so. 2 to think, believe, agree, etc reluctantly, unwillingly (that something could be true). 3 to assume, often wrongly • He supposed she wouldn't find out. 4 (often let us suppose) to treat something as a fact for the purposes of forming an argument or plan • Let's suppose he's not coming. 5 said of a theory, proposition, policy, etc: to require (some vital factor or assumption) to be the case before it can work, be valid, etc • Your idea for expansion supposes more money to be available. supposable adj. supposably adverb. supposer noun. supposing noun. be supposed to be or do something to be expected or allowed to be or do it • You're supposed to be an adult • You were supposed to be here an hour ago • You're not supposed to wear makeup to school. I suppose so an expression of reluctant agreement. just suppose ...? or (just) supposing ...? What if ...?; How about ...?
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French supposer, from Latin supponere to place below.