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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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So technically, I suppose the people of Zimbabwe, circa 2008, were the first trillionaires.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

James: Well, it's an opinion isn't it, I suppose?

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“I suppose we could just buy them a Lego set and set them up in the living room and they’d still have a Death Star at the end of it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

I suppose it’s still possible, but not winning this and the wide-open supporting actress category doesn’t bode well.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I suppose they’d come out to the crick together, and they went back together.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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