supposed; supposing
Definition of suppose
1a
: 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
: presuppose
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The first known use of suppose was in the 14th century
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