v.
- think or assume that something is true or probable, but without proof.
▸(of a theory or argument) assume or require that something is the case as a precondition.
▸
[in imper.]
used to introduce a suggestion.
-
(be supposed to do something)
be required or expected to do something.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. supposer, from L. supponere, from sub- ‘from below’ + ponere ‘to place’.