Definitions

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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A mission to Mars was supposed to happen this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 21-year-old dubbed “the Quad God” was supposed to unleash the first quadruple axel in Olympic history.

From Los Angeles Times

Ilia Malinin was supposed to win the gold medal in men’s figure skating Friday in Milan.

From The Wall Street Journal

These active licences show the supposed breadth of Greenland's mineral assets.

From Barron's

In one TV interview, a teary-eyed Tim said that “Sam was flying just the way he was supposed to.”

From The Wall Street Journal