suppose

Meanings

• verb

  express or imply something as a possibility or probability, without having sufficient evidence

  - "I suppose I'll have to accept that offer."
  - "She supposed him to be her long-lost brother."

• verb

  take for granted, consider to be true without proof

  - "We must suppose that he is innocent until proven guilty."
  - "They supposed the deal was final."

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈpoʊz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1227591"

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Synonyms

assume

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suppose
posse , prose , rose

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Homophones

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1. supports
   

2. supposes
   

3. supposably
   

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Variants

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suppose , supposed , supposes , supposing , I don't suppose

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Forms

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supposed, supposing, supposes, supposedly

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Etymology

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From Old French supposer, from supposé 'presumed, supposed,' past participle of supporter 'to hold up, support'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'suppose' appears over 1,000 times in the works of Shakespeare.

2. In mathematics, a supposition function is used to make assumptions about variables in a mathematical expression.

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Related Concepts

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1. assumption: The act of taking something for granted, without evidence. Assumptions can be dangerous if they are based on incorrect information or biases.

2. hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, often used in scientific research. A hypothesis is a testable assumption that can be supported or refuted by evidence.

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Culture

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In literature, 'suppose' has been used extensively to explore the concept of possibility and the consequences of assumptions. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Emma,' the character supposes that Mr. Knightley is in love with her, leading to a series of misunderstandings and eventual revelations.

How to Memorize "suppose"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making an assumption or taking something for granted. Visualize the consequences of that assumption, both positive and negative.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suppose' with the idea of making an assumption or taking something for granted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SUPPOSE: Subjective, Unproven, Possibility, Often, Supposed, Erroneous.

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