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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That instability hits at the exact moment when people are supposed to take their first steps on the economic ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under alternative repayment plans, borrowers are supposed to have the debt wiped out after at least 20 or 25 years of payments.

From MarketWatch

For all fund investors, NAV is supposed to stand for “net asset value.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Initially, it was supposed to seat 650 people in 90,000 square feet, but he kept throwing tantrums about how he wanted it bigger.

From Salon