suppose
/səˈpəʊz/US /səˈpoz/suppose
VERBDefinition of suppose
When you suppose something, you guess that it is true.
Example: What do you suppose that he will do?
You use I suppose to show that you agree weakly with something.
Example: "Did she know Paul pretty well?" "I suppose so."
You use I don't suppose to ask a question, especially when you think the answer is no.
Example: I don't suppose you remember me?
You use suppose to talk about an imaginary situation.
Example: Suppose, for example, that there was nothing there. Then what would you do?
suppose
EXAMPLESExamples of suppose
What do you suppose that he will do?
Example sentenceI suppose he'll come back. He always does.
Example sentence"Did she know Paul pretty well?" "I suppose so."
Example sentenceI don't suppose you remember me?
Example sentenceSuppose, for example, that there was nothing there. Then what would you do?
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