Definition of supposes

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• supposes is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• supposes is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• supposes is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of supposes

• 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 supposes in Merriam Webster