supposed; supposing
1
a
: to lay down tentatively as a hypothesis, assumption, or proposal
suppose a fire broke out
suppose you bring the salad
b(1)
: to hold as an opinion : believe
they supposed they were early
(2)
: to think probable or in keeping with the facts
seems reasonable to suppose that he would profit
3
Examples of suppose in a Sentence
Suppose a fire broke out. How would we escape?
Just suppose for a moment that you agreed with me.
Supposing he refuses to help, what do we do then?
The renovations will cost much more than we originally supposed.
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Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
The video overlay text explained that the group of passengers was headed supposed to be headed from Naples to Atlanta, but their flight was canceled after over seven hours of delays.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 30 May 2025
The aviation website One Mile at a Time reported the United jet made a sharp turn to the left instead of turning right, as it was supposed to.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 30 May 2025
But that is not how it is supposed to work when playing a team with the third-worst record in the National League.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
The video overlay text explained that the group of passengers was headed supposed to be headed from Naples to Atlanta, but their flight was canceled after over seven hours of delays.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 30 May 2025
The aviation website One Mile at a Time reported the United jet made a sharp turn to the left instead of turning right, as it was supposed to.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 30 May 2025
But that is not how it is supposed to work when playing a team with the third-worst record in the National League.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for suppose
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“Suppose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suppose. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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