suppose

verb
UK: /səˈpəʊz/
US: /səˈpoʊz/

  1. To guess or believe that something is true.

    1. I suppose it will rain today, look at the sky. [ ] [ ]
    2. We suppose that he has already left based on what we know. [ ] [ ]

  2. To expect or allow something to happen.

    1. You are not suppose to be here, it's private. [ ] [ ]
    2. Suppose they don't agree with our plan, what should we do then? [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to show that you are not certain about something.

    1. I suppose so, if you really want to go there. [ ] [ ]
    2. I suppose you're right; it does seem like the best option. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

guess think expect assume imagine presume
suppose conjunction

  1. Used to introduce a suggestion or possibility.

    1. Suppose we go to the beach tomorrow? [ ] [ ]
    2. Suppose that the weather is bad, we can stay at home. [ ] [ ]
suppose adverb

  1. Used to express mild agreement or acceptance.

    1. I suppose, if there are no other options. [ ] [ ]
    2. Suppose so, it is the only way for now. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "suppose" in English means: To guess or believe that something is true., To expect or allow something to happen., Used to show that you are not certain about something..

The phonetic transcription of "suppose" is /səˈpəʊz/ in British English and /səˈpoʊz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "suppose": guess, think, expect, assume, imagine, presume.

Example usage of "suppose": "I suppose it will rain today, look at the sky.". More examples on the page.