suppose — to think or assume that something is true or probable
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think or assume that something is true or probable
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈpoʊz/
Example Sentences
- I suppose my cat thinks he's the king of the house.
- Students are supposed to turn off their phones during class, but mine keeps buzzing like a bee.
- I suppose we should study for the exam instead of watching Netflix.
suppose
VERB[/səˈpoʊz/]
to think or assume that something is true or probable
I suppose the train was delayed because of the heavy snowstorm.
Scientists initially supposed the signal came from a natural source. (SUPPORT + POSSIBILITY = SUPPOSE → assuming something may be true)
What they first supposed eventually exposed secrets nobody wanted to disclose.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'supposer', combining Latin 'sub-' (under) and 'ponere' (to place or put). The word originally meant 'to put under' and evolved to mean 'to assume or think something is true'.
Breakdown
sup- (sub-, under) + -pose (from Latin ponere, to place) = suppose (to place under consideration, to assume)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I suppose my cat thinks he's the king of the house.”
“Students are supposed to turn off their phones during class, but mine keeps buzzing like a bee.”
“I suppose we should study for the exam instead of watching Netflix.”
“You're supposed to knock before entering, not barge in like a superhero!”
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