suppose

//səˈpoʊz//
B1Frequency Level 5Neutral
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Verb

supposeInfinitive
supposePresent tense
supposedPast tense
supposedPast participle
supposingPresent participle
supposesThird-person singular
1

to think or assume that something is true or probable, though without proof

I suppose he's telling the truth, but I'm not completely sure.

2

to consider as a hypothesis or possibility

Suppose we had unlimited resources, what would we do?

3

to expect or require something as a duty or obligation

You're supposed to be at work by 9 a.m.

4

used to make a suggestion or proposal

Suppose we meet at the station at 3 o'clock?