surpoose

/ˈsʌpəʊz/

Definitions

1. verb

to imagine or assume something to be the case, or to consider something as a possibility

“I suppose it might rain today.”

2. verb

to assume or take it for granted that something is the case

“She supposed him to be a good listener.”

3. verb

to consider something as a possibility, or to imagine something as being the case

“We suppose that the new policy will be effective.”

4. noun

a thing supposed or assumed to be the case

“Under this hypothesis, the economy would grow.”

5. noun

a condition or situation supposed or assumed to be the case

“The doctor supposed a high fever.”

6. verb

to believe or think something is true, or to assume something to be the case

“The witness supposed that the defendant was guilty.”

Synonyms

  • assume
  • believe
  • imagine
  • think

Antonyms

  • deny
  • disbelieve