suppose

• Verbo usado para expressar suposição de que algo é verdadeiro com base em probabilidade ou evidências, frequentemente sem plena certeza. Também pode indicar uma obrigação ou dever esperado, ou ainda introduzir uma hipótese ou condição imaginária.

A verb used to express the act of assuming something to be true based on probability or evidence, often without certainty.

1. Assume or think likelyA2formal

   To assume something is true or likely, often without proof.

   Supor

   • I suppose he will arrive on time.
   • She supposed the meeting was canceled.
   • We suppose the results will be positive.

   Sinônimosassumebelieveconjectureexpectguessimaginepresumereckonsurmisethink

   Antônimosascertainconfirmdisbelievedoubtknowproveverify

2. Used to express uncertaintyA2informal

   Used to indicate that something is possible but not certain.

   Supor

   • I suppose we could try a different approach.
   • Do you suppose it will rain today?
   • He supposed she might be busy.

   Sinônimosconjecturefancyguessimaginepresumereckonsurmisesuspect

3. Required or expectedB1formal

   Used to indicate that something is expected or required, often in the phrase 'be supposed to'.

   Dever

   • You are supposed to finish your homework before playing.
   • The train is supposed to arrive at 5 PM.
   • She was supposed to call me yesterday.

   Sinônimosshould