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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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So technically, I suppose the people of Zimbabwe, circa 2008, were the first trillionaires.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

I suppose you could keep the plate umpires around for aesthetics, let them keep the mask and call foul tips and hit batters, but that’s lame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

So I suppose this is just advice from a fairly average high-school graduate — echoing what many financial books also say.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

I suppose it’s still possible, but not winning this and the wide-open supporting actress category doesn’t bode well.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Papa smiled and said, “I don’t suppose you want me to tell him about how you lost your britches, do you?”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.