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suppose*/*/*/
[səˈpəʊz]
verb [T]
to think that something is probably true, right, or possible
I suppose she must be delighted about getting the job.[/ex]
You don't suppose that he's going to hurt anyone, do you?[/ex]
I suppose I had better get back to work.[/ex]
We have no reason to suppose that he's done anything illegal.[/ex]
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be supposed to do/be sth — 1) to be expected to behave in a particular way, especially according to a rule, an agreement, or someone in authority[/ex]
You're supposed to make a copy of the contract before you mail it.[/ex]

— 2) to be generally considered to have a particular quality or skill

Latin America is supposed to be a pretty inexpensive place to travel.[/ex]

— 3) to be expected or intended to happen in a particular way or have a particular result

The new regulations are supposed to help single parents.[/ex]
I don't suppose — spoken 1) used as a polite way of making a request or asking a question, when you are not sure that you will get a positive answer[/ex]
I don't suppose you'd be willing to take me to the airport?[/ex]

— 2) used for saying that something is unlikely

I don't suppose we'll ever be rich.[/ex]
I suppose (so) — spoken 1) used for showing that you mainly agree with something but you have some doubts about it[/ex]
'It's a very busy road, isn' t it?' 'I suppose so.'[/ex]

— 2) used when you agree to do something but you are not completely willing to do it

'Could you loan me £50?' 'Yes, I suppose.'[/ex]
suppose/supposing (that) — used for introducing a possible situation or action and the results of it[/ex]
Suppose you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?[/ex]

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