suppose
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- v express a supposition
- v expect, believe, or suppose
- v to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps - v take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
I presuppose that you have done your work - v require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
This step presupposes two prior ones
- I suppose if you're single, meeting people by eating great food prepared in a bad kitchen probably beats volunteering for charities.
- Suppose we don't go further into debt in the name of fiscal stimulus.
- I suppose you could say that.