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I suppose so Definition


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suppose
verb supposed, supposing
    1. To consider something likely, even when there is a lack of tangible evidence for it to be so.
      Thesaurus: surmise, assume, guess, hypothesize, imagine, infer, presume, postulate.
    2. To think, believe, agree, etc reluctantly, unwillingly (that something could be true).
    3. To assume, often wrongly.
      Example: He supposed she wouldn't find out
    4. To treat something as a fact for the purposes of forming an argument or plan.
      Example: Let's suppose he's not coming
      Form: let us suppose (often)
    5. Said of a theory, proposition, policy, etc: to require (some vital factor or assumption) to be the case before it can work, be valid, etc.
      Example: Your idea for expansion supposes more money to be available
Derivative: supposable
adj
    Derivative: supposably
    adverb
      Derivative: supposer
      noun
        Derivative: supposing
        noun
          Idiom: be supposed to be something (be supposed to do something)
            To be expected or allowed to be or do it.
              Example: You're supposed to be an adult
              Example: You were supposed to be here an hour ago
              Example: You're not supposed to wear makeup to school
              Thesaurus: be expected to, be required to, be obliged to, be intended to, be meant to.
          Idiom: I suppose so
            An expression of reluctant agreement.
          Idiom: just suppose ...? ((just) supposing ...?)
            What if ...?; How about ...?
          Etymology: 14c: from French supposer, from Latin supponere to place below.



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