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supposes

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

STRONGEST

disbelieve

STRONG

abstain deny disallow dispute know misconceive misunderstand prove refuse reject stop

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

WEAK

calculate measure

Example Sentences

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Anyway if the threat to labor markets were as dire as Mr. Amodei supposes, job losses would be happening already.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

“Sinners,” Ryan Coogler’s newest film, supposes that music has the power to conjure spirits past, present and evil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

Big scientific discoveries tend to attract myths which supposes their creation to have occurred "at one moment by one person", but the overarching research "tends to need collaboration across national boundaries," he added.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025

The pathway for law students supposes that law schools will be involved in some level, Rooksby said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2024

And it was during those same weeks that those entirely untypical incidents took place at Darlington Hall which must, one supposes, have provided what flimsy basis exists for these absurd allegations.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro