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to suppose
01
to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure
Transitive: to suppose that
Examples
I suppose she ’ll be at the meeting since she confirmed her attendance earlier.
Given the weather forecast, I suppose it will rain later today.
02
used to propose an idea or make a tentative or uncertain admission
Transitive: to suppose that
Examples
I suppose we could try that restaurant for dinner tonight.
We could, I suppose, take a different route if you think it ’s quicker.
03
to be required to do something, especially because of a rule, agreement, tradition, etc.
Transitive: to suppose to do sth
Examples
He was supposed to finish the report by Friday, as per the company's guidelines.
We are supposed to wear formal attire for the event tonight.
04
to assume or accept something as true or necessary for the sake of argument, explanation, or theory
Transitive: to suppose that
Examples
The theory supposes that all variables are constant, which simplifies the calculation.
The model supposes that the economy will continue to grow at the same rate.
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