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Supposed

/spoʊst/

To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

📖 Definitions of "Supposed"

verb
  1. 1

    To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

    "Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C."

  2. 2

    To theorize or hypothesize.

    "I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution."

  3. 3

    To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.

  4. 4

    To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature.

    "Purpose supposes foresight."

adjective
  1. 1

    Presumed to be true, but without proof

    "Jesus is the supposed son of God."

  2. 2

    (with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.

    "The movie is supposed to be good."

  3. 3

    (with infinitive) Having an obligation.

    "The phone is supposed to come with a manual."

  4. 4

    (with infinitive) Intended.

    "The phone is supposed to save us time."

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