SUPPOSE


Meaning of SUPPOSE in English

■ verb

1》 think or assume that something is true or probable, but without proof.

↘(of a theory or argument) assume or require that something is the case as a precondition.

↘[in imperative ] used to introduce a suggestion.

2》 ( be ~d to do something ) be required or expected to do something.

Derivatives

supposable adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~r , from L. supponere , from sub- 'from below' + ponere 'to place'.

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