suppose
/səˈpəʊz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: supposes · supposing
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
Verb
Examples
I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To theorize or hypothesize.
Verb
Examples
Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “suppose” mean?
To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
Is “suppose” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.