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suppose

[suh-pohz, suh-pohst] / səˈpoʊz, səˈpoʊst /
VERB
assume, guess
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deem expect presume pretend think understand
STRONG
accept admit brainstorm calculate conjecture divine dream estimate figure grant guesstimate hypothesize imagine infer judge opine posit predicate presuppose spark speculate surmise suspect take theorize
WEAK
cook up dare say go out on a limb hazard a guess take for granted
Antonyms
STRONG
deny disallow dispute know misunderstand prove reject
WEAK
measure
VERB
believe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assume deem expect pretend think understand
STRONG
conceive conclude conjecture consider dream fancy feel gather hypothesize imagine judge postulate reckon regard suspect take view
WEAK
be afraid have a hunch have sneaking suspicion swear by take as gospel truth take stock in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve
STRONG
disregard ignore know misunderstand neglect reject

Example Sentences

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Suppose an investor bought a piece of bitcoin for $50,000 and then sold it for $100,000 more than a year later.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

Suppose you’re shopping and notice a typically expensive item, with a four-star rating, marked down in price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Suppose America faced the threat of war from a "very powerful enemy", Samuel Alito - another conservative justice – asked.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Suppose you want to protect yourself from a frothy market, but want to stay in stocks.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

“Now, Rupert,” said the miller with a bit of warning, “that kind of ingratitude won’t work in your favor. Suppose next week there weren’t any rations for you at all?”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

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