supposed

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/spoʊst/ English

Definitions

verb

To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.“Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.”
To theorize or hypothesize.“I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.”
To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.
To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature.“Purpose supposes foresight.”

adjective

Presumed to be true, but without proof“Jesus is the supposed son of God.”
(with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.“The movie is supposed to be good.”
(with infinitive) Having an obligation.“The phone is supposed to come with a manual.”
(with infinitive) Intended.“The phone is supposed to save us time.”

Related words

Synonyms

assume purported putative suppositional alleged conjectural intended reputed expected acknowledged so-called theoretical theoretic obligated suppositious supposititious questionable

Associated

happen cancelled delayed represent

Rhymes

composed enclosed predisposed imposed disclosed exposed disposed undisclosed juxtaposed superimposed

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