Supose vs. Suppose: Mastering the Correct Spelling
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Supose. Correct: Suppose. Suppose means to assume something to be true without confirmation.
Which is correct: Supose or Suppose
How to spell Suppose?
Supose is Incorrect
Suppose is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "suppose" as "sup" (like soup) + "pose," linking it with something being positioned for consideration.
"Suppose" has double "p," unlike "supose."
Breakdown: "su-p-pose" for better memorization.
Visualize a pair of "p's" in "suppose," like two pillars supporting a building.
Relate "suppose" to "proposition," both having double "p."
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Correct usage of Suppose
Do you supose he will agree to our proposal?
Do you suppose he will agree to our proposal?
They supose the weather will be sunny tomorrow.
They suppose the weather will be sunny tomorrow.
I supose you'll be leaving soon.
I suppose you'll be leaving soon.
Suppose Definitions
To assume something for the sake of argument.
Suppose he's right, what then?
To think or hold as an opinion.
I suppose that she will come.
Used in hypothetical situations.
Suppose you won a million dollars.
To presuppose; taking something as given.
I suppose you'll want dinner soon.
To assume to be true or real for the sake of argument or explanation
Suppose we win the lottery.
To believe, especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps.
To consider to be probable or likely
I suppose it will rain.
To imply as an antecedent condition; presuppose
"Patience must suppose pain" (Samuel Johnson).
To consider as a suggestion
Suppose we dine together.
To imagine; conjecture.
(transitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.
(transitive) To theorize or hypothesize.
Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.
(transitive) To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.
To reckon to be, to account or esteem as.
(transitive) To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature.
Purpose supposes foresight.
(transitive) To put by fraud in the place of another.
To represent to one's self, or state to another, not as true or real, but as if so, and with a view to some consequence or application which the reality would involve or admit of; to imagine or admit to exist, for the sake of argument or illustration; to assume to be true; as, let us suppose the earth to be the center of the system, what would be the result?
Suppose they take offence without a cause.
When we have as great assurance that a thing is, as we could possibly, supposing it were, we ought not to make any doubt of its existence.
To imagine; to believe; to receive as true.
How easy is a bush supposed a bear!
Let not my lord suppose that they have slain all the young men, the king's sons; for Amnon only is dead.
To require to exist or to be true; to imply by the laws of thought or of nature; as, purpose supposes foresight.
One falsehood always supposes another, and renders all you can say suspected.
To put by fraud in the place of another.
To make supposition; to think; to be of opinion.
Supposition.
Express a supposition;
Let us say that he did not tell the truth
Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
Expect, believe, or suppose;
I imagine she earned a lot of money with her new novel
I thought to find her in a bad state
He didn't think to find her in the kitchen
I guess she is angry at me for standing her up
To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds;
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps
Take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand;
I presuppose that you have done your work
Require as a necessary antecedent or precondition;
This step presupposes two prior ones
To consider something as a possibility.
Suppose we take the train instead?
Suppose Sentences
Suppose we take a different route to avoid traffic.
Suppose they didn't receive our message; what then?
I suppose we could try calling them again.
I suppose it's too late to change the plans now.
Do you suppose she'll be happy with the gift?
Let's suppose for a moment that you're right.
It's hard to suppose what might happen next.
It's reasonable to suppose that they might be late.
Suppose we start the project without the final approval.
Suppose the event is canceled due to rain.
Suppose the plan doesn't work; what's our backup?
Suppose we decide to postpone the trip.
I suppose we'll find out soon enough.
I suppose you have a point there.
I suppose you're wondering why I called this meeting.
Suppose the meeting runs longer than expected.
Let's suppose you were given a second chance.
Do you suppose we need to make a reservation?
Suppose we organize a surprise party for her.
I suppose that makes sense, given the circumstances.
Suppose we encounter problems along the way.
Suppose Idioms & Phrases
Suppose that's true
Considering something as if it were a fact, for the sake of argument.
Suppose that's true; how would it change our approach?
Let's suppose
To suggest considering a hypothetical situation.
Let's suppose we win the lottery; what would we do with the money?
I suppose so
Agreeing somewhat reluctantly or without full conviction.
Do you think it'll rain? I suppose so, but let's bring an umbrella just in case.
Suppose it were you
Asking someone to empathize by imagining themselves in a specific situation.
Suppose it were you who had to make this difficult choice; what would you do?
Suppose for a moment
Asking someone to imagine or consider a specific possibility.
Suppose for a moment that you could travel anywhere; where would you go?
Suppose we agree
Suggesting a mutual understanding or agreement on a certain point.
Suppose we agree to disagree on this topic.
I can only suppose
A way of saying one is making an educated guess about something.
I can only suppose they're late because of the traffic.
To suppose otherwise
To consider or believe a different scenario from what is presented.
To suppose otherwise would be to ignore the obvious evidence.
I wouldn't suppose
Expressing doubt or reluctance to make an assumption.
I wouldn't suppose they'll change their mind at this point.
Suppose the worst
Considering the worst possible scenario.
Suppose the worst happens; are we prepared to handle it?
Let's not suppose
Advising against making assumptions or jumping to conclusions.
Let's not suppose anything until we have all the facts.
Just suppose
Introducing a hypothesis or a scenario for consideration.
Just suppose you got the job offer; would you take it?
What do you suppose?
Asking for someone's opinion or guess about something.
What do you suppose happened to the missing files?
FAQs
What is the pronunciation of Suppose?
Pronunciation: \sə-ˈpōz.
Which vowel is used before Suppose?
The vowel "u" is used before "suppose."
What is the verb form of Suppose?
The verb form is "suppose."
Which preposition is used with Suppose?
Prepositions like "that" or "if" can be used with "suppose."
What is the root word of Suppose?
The root word is "supponere" from Latin.
Is Suppose an abstract noun?
No, it's not a noun; it's a verb.
What is the plural form of Suppose?
"Suppose" is a verb and doesn't have singular or plural forms.
Is Suppose a noun or adjective?
"Suppose" is a verb.
Is Suppose an adverb?
No, it's a verb.
Why is it called Suppose?
It's called "suppose" from Latin "supponere," meaning to place under or assume.
What is the singular form of Suppose?
"Suppose" is a verb and doesn't have singular or plural forms.
Which conjunction is used with Suppose?
Conjunctions like "that" or "if" are often used with "suppose."
Is the word Suppose is imperative?
It can be used in an imperative form, like "Suppose for a moment..."
Which article is used with Suppose?
Articles are not typically used with "suppose."
Is Suppose a vowel or consonant?
"Suppose" is a word; it contains both vowels and consonants.
Is Suppose a countable noun?
No, it's not a noun.
Is Suppose a collective noun?
No, it's not a collective noun.
How many syllables are in Suppose?
There are two syllables.
What is a stressed syllable in Suppose?
The second syllable "pose" is stressed.
What part of speech is Suppose?
It's a verb.
What is another term for Suppose?
Another term could be "presume" or "assume."
What is the opposite of Suppose?
The opposite could be "know" or "disregard."
Which determiner is used with Suppose?
Determiners are not typically used with "suppose."
What is the third form of Suppose?
The third form is "supposed."
What is the second form of Suppose?
The second form is "supposed."
How is Suppose used in a sentence?
"Let's suppose for a moment that you're right; what should we do next?"
Is Suppose a negative or positive word?
It's neutral; context determines the connotation.
What is the first form of Suppose?
The first form is "suppose."
Is the Suppose term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically but is not inherently a metaphor.
How do we divide Suppose into syllables?
Divide as su-pose.
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