Definitions

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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Iran's new supreme leader is supposed to be chosen by the Assembly of Experts.

From BBC

“I honestly didn’t even know what agents were or what they were supposed to do,” the 25-year-old influencer says.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has a studio in the garden and I suppose he’s what you’d call a stay-at-home dad.

From Literature

“But that’s not the way it’s supposed to be,” I said.

From Literature

Out of misguided deference to supposed victims, they have been largely aiming their ire in the wrong direction.

From The Wall Street Journal