Suppose Definition & Meaning
suppose
- verb
- express a supposition; "Let us say that he did not tell the truth"; "Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?"
- expect, believe, or suppose; "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad state"; "he didn't think to find her in the kitchen"; "I guess she is angry at me for standing her up"
- to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps"
- take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand; "I presuppose that you have done your work"
- require as a necessary antecedent or precondition; "This step presupposes two prior ones"
"Suppose" in song lyrics
See how suppose is used in real songs:
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"But he kept it real with you like an thug suppose"
504 Boyz — Life is Serious -
"Or maybe rock sandals and robes, no ham I suppose"
The Ambassador f/ J.R. — My Clothes, My Hair -
"They'll drop they clothes, I suppose"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Classified
Words that rhyme with suppose
Usage tips for "suppose"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "suppose" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for suppose to find words that pair well.
Use "suppose" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does suppose mean?
- express a supposition; "Let us say that he did not tell the truth"; "Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?" expect, believe, or suppose; "I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel"; "I thought to find her in a bad state"; "he didn't think to find her in the kitchen"; "I guess she is angry at me for standing her up" to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps" take for granted or as a given
- What part of speech is suppose?
- Suppose is a verb.
- How many definitions does suppose have?
- Suppose has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).