suppose

[səˈpoʊz]

Definition:
1. To think or believe that something is true or possible.
2. Expect, believe.

Use 'suppose' in a sentence:

• 1. I thought we were supposed to be living in a democracy.
• 2. "I suppose so," said Anna with a shrug.
• 3. I suppose that's one way of looking at it.
• 4. Why do you suppose he resigned?
• 5. Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45.
• 6. "Is that the right way up?"—"Yeah. I suppose so."
• 7. I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't) .
• 8. It is ingenuous to suppose that money did not play a part in his decision.
• 9. She had supposed him (to be) very rich.
• 10. I don't suppose I could have a look at your newspaper, could I?
• 11. I suppose your presence here today is not entirely coincidental.
• 12. In a way, I suppose I'm frightened of failing.
• 13. I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I?
• 14. I was twenty-three, I suppose, and young for my age.
• 15. Prices will go up, I suppose .
• 16. Prices will go up, I suppose.
• 17. 'I suppose so,' she said dully.
• 18. The policy is perfectly clear and I see no reason to suppose that it isn't working.
• 19. How am I supposed to know ─ I'm not psychic!
• 20. Let's suppose X knows what Y is doing.
• 21. It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away.
• 22. Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go?
• 23. I suppose I'd better do some homework.
• 24. Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children.
• 25. You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do.
• 26. There is no reason to suppose she's lying.
• 27. You'll have had dinner already, I suppose.
• 28. I refused her a divorce, out of spite I suppose.
• 29. The hotel was reasonable, I suppose.
• 30. Suppose him dead—what then?
• 31. I had supposed his wife a younger woman.
• 32. Suppose him dead─what then?
• 33. I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to) .
• 34. I suppose the shock had addled his poor old brain.
• 35. Suppose him dead ─ what then?
• 36. Suppose someone gave you an egg and asked you to describe exactly what was inside.
• 37. The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets.
• 38. I suppose you'll hector me until I phone him.
• 39. These new friends of hers are supposed to be very rich.
• 40. This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare.
• 41. Do you suppose he was telling the truth?
• 42. I suppose you're right.
• 43. Supposing you are wrong, what will you do then?
• 44. 'I suppose you're right,' she said resignedly.
• 45. Suppose flights are fully booked on that day ─ which other day could we go?
• 46. I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree.
• 47. I suppose it has a certain novelty value.
• 48. Suppose we take a later train?
• 49. I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger)
• 50. Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose.
• 51. 'You're not supposed to say that,' she said primly.
• 52. She told me not to repeat it, but now I don't suppose it matters.
• 53. You're not supposed to walk on the grass.
• 54. She had supposed him very rich.
• 55. ‘Can I borrow the car? ’ ‘I suppose so (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it) . ’
• 56. It's his idea of a joke, I suppose, the scallywag.
• 57. When did this supposed accident happen?
• 58. Suppose flights are fully booked on that day─which other day could we go?
• 59. Where are we supposed to hang our washing up to dry?
• 60. I suppose you think you're funny.
• 61. I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance.
• 62. Some, I suppose, might even be in positions to influence opinion.
• 63. Regular use of conditioner is supposed to give your hair more body.
• 64. This is the opinion of the supposed experts.