suppose
word
/səˈpoʊz/
suh-POHZ
/sʌpˈəʊz/
suh-POHZ
Definition
To think something is true or likely, often without certain proof; can also mean to imagine a situation or propose a condition.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Often used to give opinions without certainty, or to introduce hypothetical situations ('Suppose we leave early'). Sometimes confused with 'assume', which can sound a bit more certain.
Spanish: suponerPortuguese (BR): suporPortuguese (PT): suporChinese (Simplified): 假设 - 认为Chinese (Traditional): 假設 - 認為Hindi: मान लेनाArabic: افترضBengali: ধরা - মনে করাRussian: предполагать - допускатьJapanese: 思う - 仮定するVietnamese: cho rằng - giả sửKorean: 생각하다 - 가정하다Turkish: varsaymak - farz etmekUrdu: سمجھنا - فرض کرناIndonesian: mengira - berasumsi
Example Sentences
Do you suppose he is already here?
basic
I suppose it will rain tomorrow.
basic
Let’s suppose you win the lottery.
basic
I suppose we could try that new restaurant tonight.
natural
You're late again—I suppose traffic was bad?
natural
I’m supposed to finish this today, but I suppose it can wait until tomorrow.
natural