suppose

/ˈsʌps/; /ˈsɪpoʊz/

Definitions

1. verb

to assume or suppose something is true or possible

“She supposed the news was true, but couldn’t verify it.”

2. verb

to imagine or think of something as a possibility

“What would you do if you won the lottery?”

3. noun

a hypothetical situation or condition

“In this suppose scenario, the company would have to lay off employees.”

4. interjection

used to express a feeling or emotion, especially surprise or skepticism

“Suppose you won the lottery!”

5. preposition

on the assumption that

“We’ll book the hotel suppose they have vacancies.”

6. conjunction

on the assumption that

“They’ll come suppose they get the invitation on time.”

Synonyms

  • assume
  • imagine
  • picture
  • think

Antonyms

  • acknowledge
  • know