Meaning of Suppose
In simple words: to think something is true, especially for planning.
Suppose in a sentence
- Suppose we leave early, we might avoid traffic.
- Let us suppose that you had all the money in the world.
- I suppose she will join us for dinner tonight.
- You can suppose anything, but you need to prove it.
- If we suppose he is right, it changes everything.
How to use Suppose
Typically used in situations where you're making assumptions or predictions. It's less appropriate in formal writing. In casual talks, it can indicate uncertainty.
Grammar pattern
suppose + clause
Memory hint
Sounds like 'some pose' — imagine someone in a pose, thinking about possibilities.
Related words
Collocations with Suppose
- mistakenly
- wrongly
- commonly
- be plausible to
- be reasonable to
- be absurd to
- reason to suppose something
Common mistakes with Suppose
- Confused with 'suppose' vs 'supposed' — don't use them interchangeably.
- Using 'suppose' in a command form improperly.
- Mistakenly using 'suppose' with a noun instead of a clause.
Suppose appears in
Suppose in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
افترض
أن تفكر في شيء على أنه صحيح، خاصة للتخطيط.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ধরে নেওয়া
কোনো কিছু সত্যি বলে ভাবা, বিশেষ করে পরিকল্পনার জন্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Angenommen, supposing
Um zu denken, dass etwas wahr ist, besonders für die Planung.
- SpanishEspañol
Suponer
pensar que algo es cierto, especialmente para planificar.
- Persianفارسی
فرض کن، گمان کن
فکر کردن به اینکه چیزی درسته، مخصوصاً برای برنامهریزی.
- FrenchFrançais
Supposer
imaginer que quelque chose est vrai, surtout pour faire des plans.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मान लो
कुछ सच मानना, खासकर योजना बनाने के लिए।
- ItalianItaliano
Supponiamo
pensare che qualcosa sia vero, specialmente per fare piani.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Suponha, Vamos supor
pensar que algo é verdade, especialmente para planejar.
- RussianРусский
Предположим, Допустим
думать, что что-то правда, особенно для планирования.
- Urduاردو
فرض کریں
کسی چیز کو سچ سمجھنا، خاص طور پر منصوبہ بندی کے لیے۔
- Chinese中文
假设
认为某事是真的,特别是在计划时。
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Frequently asked questions about Suppose
What does Suppose mean?
to think something is true, especially for planning.
What is the definition of Suppose?
to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)
How do you use Suppose in a sentence?
Suppose we leave early, we might avoid traffic.
Can you give another example of Suppose?
Let us suppose that you had all the money in the world.
What are synonyms for Suppose?
Common alternatives include assume, presume, conjecture, hypothesize, postulate.
What is the opposite of Suppose?
Opposite meanings include disbelieve, doubt, reject.
What words go with Suppose?
It commonly pairs with mistakenly, wrongly, commonly, be plausible to, be reasonable to, be absurd to, reason to suppose something.
What are common mistakes when using Suppose?
Confused with 'suppose' vs 'supposed' — don't use them interchangeably. Using 'suppose' in a command form improperly. Mistakenly using 'suppose' with a noun instead of a clause.
How do you pronounce Suppose?
US: /["/səˈpəʊz/","/səˈpəʊzɪz/","/səˈpəʊzd/","/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səˈpəʊz/","/səˈpəʊzɪz/","/səˈpəʊzd/","/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Suppose?
Typically used in situations where you're making assumptions or predictions. It's less appropriate in formal writing. In casual talks, it can indicate uncertainty.
What CEFR level is Suppose?
"Suppose" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.



























