Definition of supposed
1a
: pretended
twelve hours are supposed to elapse between Acts I and II— W. S. Gilbert
b
: alleged
trusted my supposed friends
b
: considered probable or certain : expected
it was not supposed that everybody could master the technical aspects— J. C. Murray
c
: understood
you will be supposed to refer to my grandaunt— G. B. Shaw
3
: made or fashioned by intent or design
what's that button supposed to do
4a
: required by or as if by authority
soldiers are supposed to obey their commanding officers
b
: given permission : permitted
was not supposed to have visitors
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The first known use of supposed was in the 15th century
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