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Moderatesupposed
The correct spelling is supposed.
How to pronounce supposed
/spoʊst/
verbIPA: /spoʊst/
Say it like: Sup-pos-ed
The correct spelling is supposed. To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe. For example: "Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C."
Usage Examples
“Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.”
“I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.”
“Purpose supposes foresight.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
- 2.To theorize or hypothesize.
- 3.To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.
- 4.To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature.
- 5.To put by fraud in the place of another.
adjective
- 1.Presumed to be true, but without proof
- 2.(with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
- 3.(with infinitive) Having an obligation.
- 4.(with infinitive) Intended.
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