A2verb1K

UK/["/səˈpəʊz/","/səˈpəʊzɪz/","/səˈpəʊzd/","/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/"]/US/["/səˈpəʊz/","/səˈpəʊzɪz/","/səˈpəʊzd/","/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/"]/

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

Synonyms for Suppose

Opposites of Suppose

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.

Compare Suppose with Assume, Presume

Suppose appears in

Suppose in other languages

More words like Suppose

People also search for

  • Suppose meaning
  • meaning of Suppose
  • Suppose definition
  • define Suppose
  • what does Suppose mean
  • Suppose means
  • how to use Suppose

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.