Definition of suppose

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • suppose is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • suppose is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • suppose is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of suppose


  • express a supposition (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. say
  • take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand (verb)

    Examples

    1. I presuppose that you have done your work

    Synonyms

    1. presuppose
  • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds (verb)

    Examples

    1. Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps

    Synonyms

    1. conjecture
    2. hypothecate
    3. hypothesise
    4. hypothesize
    5. speculate
    6. theorise
    7. theorize
  • expect, believe, or suppose (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. guess
    2. imagine
    3. opine
    4. reckon
    5. think
  • require as a necessary antecedent or precondition (verb)

    Examples

    1. This step presupposes two prior ones

    Synonyms

    1. presuppose

See definition of suppose in Merriam Webster