SUPPOSE Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

suppose

verb

sə-ˈpōz

Definition of suppose

as in to estimate

to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement if we suppose a minimum profit of $10,000 from the charity auction, we should be able to pay for the family's medical expenses

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as in to guess

to form an opinion from little or no evidence what do you suppose he's going to do with the prize money he won?

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as in to think

to have as an opinion voters wrongly supposed that the new mayor would be opposed to letting hazardous waste be transported through the city

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as in to say

to take as true or as a fact without actual proof had always supposed that her father would bequeath the family farm to her

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Recent Examples of suppose It’s supposed to be set in a well-trodden, fun neighborhood, but not in one that depicts huge wealth. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026 Another 9-10 minutes later, and my auto-map was back to looking how it was supposed to. — Joe Salas august 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026 The tone in both of their voices and the body language suggests that Groening may have just revealed something he wasn’t supposed to. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026 Initially it was not supposed to be Salt who travelled but a more senior staff member. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suppose

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Each Russian Shahed-Geran strike drone is estimated to cost between $20,000 and $50,000, according to various estimates by analysts.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
The growth trajectory Neville talks about — industry sources estimate the brand will reach $100 million in net revenue this year — has not gone unnoticed by the industry.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of estimate

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Beyond the rooms, the hotel offers experiences that turn a stay into a real adventure; think horseback riding through Konavle, an ATV or buggy safari, sea kayaking around the Old Town walls, or even a private Game of Thrones tour through the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Westerns are often thought to glorify the violence and vigilantism of the 19th-century towns on the expanding American border.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of think

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But the federal agency that has required companies to collect and report demographic workforce data since 1966 is now working to end that practice, a move some critics say would be a huge blow to civil rights enforcement.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Ferndale school officials say high school students gained experience through drone filming crews, race-day event management and supervised flight projects.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of say

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The pay boost is one-time and not used to calculate pension benefits.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026
But Trump has been relentless in his quest to beautify the nation’s capital, an overall effort that early estimates have calculated will cost over $1 billion.

— News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of calculate

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States with higher average benefits would see larger cuts, according to CRFB, whose analysis assumes a 24% across-the-board cut.

— Lorie Konish, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026
Hayden Heights For years, any number of drivers passing the Hayden Heights Library on White Bear Avenue have assumed the boxy, unadorned 1979 building was some form of warehouse or private office, according to library surveys.

— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of assume

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New figures show nearly two-thirds believe AI heightens the need for human discussion, a figure that jumps to 82% for critical decisions.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Only Brentford’s Michael Kayode (164) sent more long throws into the penalty area than Ampadu (135) last season, but Brenden Aaronson believes his captain is looking even more dangerous.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of believe

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The students are presumed to have been killed, but only bone fragments of three of them have ever been identified.

— Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Richardson said Lindsey is presumed innocent but expressed concern about his criminal history, previous failure to appear in court and the number of cases involving him over the past three years.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

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