suppose

/sʌpˈə‍ʊz/

/səˈpoʊz/

to suppose

MAIN VERB

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

synonyms : guess

express a supposition

synonyms : say

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

synonyms : conjecture

to be required to do something, especially because of a rule, agreement, tradition, etc.

synonyms : presuppose

take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand

synonyms : presuppose

Examples

1. Little things please little minds, I suppose.

2. I'm just down in the doldrums a bit, I suppose.

3. I suppose there is no end to the depth of some people's idiocy.

4. I suppose what can you expect from a hog but a grunt?