— supposable , adj. — supposably , adv. — supposer , n.
/seuh pohz"/ , v. , supposed, supposing .
v.t.
1. to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory: Suppose the distance to be one mile.
2. to consider (something) as a possibility suggested or an idea or plan proposed: Suppose we wait until tomorrow.
3. to believe or assume as true; take for granted: It is supposed that his death was an accident.
4. to think or hold as an opinion: What do you suppose he will do?
5. to require logically; imply; presuppose: The evidence supposes his presence near the scene.
6. (used in the passive) to expect or design; require or permit (fol. by an infinitive verb): The machine is supposed to make noise. I'm not supposed to run fast.
v.i.
7. to assume something; presume; think.
[ 1275-1325; ME supposen supposer, equiv. to sup- SUP- + poser to POSE 1 ; cf. ML supponere to suppose, L: to substitute, place below ]