suppose

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To think that something is probably true, though you are not certain.

   I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.

2. 2
   verb

   To imagine that something is the case, often in order to consider it.

   Suppose you won the lottery — what would you do?

3. 3
   verb

   To require something to exist or be true beforehand; to imply.

   Making a plan supposes that you know your goal.

From Middle English supposen, borrowed from Old French supposer, equivalent to prefix sub- (“under”) + poser (“to place”); corresponding in meaning to Latin supponere (“to put under, to substitute, falsify, counterfeit”), suppositum. See pose.

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