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suppose

/səˈpəʊz/ /səˈpoʊz/

Meanings
verb
To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

Examples :

"Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C."
mind philosophy attitude possibility essential

Related Words

Illustration theorize

theorize verb

/ˈθiːəˌraɪz/ /ˈθɪəˌraɪz/

To formulate a theory, especially about some specific subject.

"The students theorized that the school's new rules were designed to reduce bullying. "

Illustration absolute

absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

That which is independent of context-dependent interpretation, inviolate, fundamental.

"moral absolutes"

Illustration granted

granted verb

/ˈɡɹɑːntɪd/ /ˈɡɹæntɪd/

(ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)

"He was granted permission to attend the meeting."

Illustration hypothesize

hypothesize verb

/haɪˈpɑθəˌsaɪz/ /haɪˈpɒθəˌsaɪz/

To believe or assert on uncertain grounds.

"Seeing the wet ground, I hypothesize it rained last night, even though I didn't hear it. "

Illustration necklace

necklace noun

/ˈnɛkləs/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

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supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration considering

considering verb

/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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conclude verb

/kən.ˈkluːd/

To end; to come to an end.

"The story concluded with a moral."

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foresight noun

/ˈfɔːrsaɪt/ /ˈfɔrsaɪt/

The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.

"Having the foresight to prepare an evacuation plan may have saved their lives."

Illustration supposes

supposes verb

/səˈpoʊzɪz/ /səˈpoʊsɪz/

To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

"Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C."

Illustration supposed

supposed verb

/spoʊst/ /səˈpəʊzɪd/ /spəʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/

To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

"Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C."

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solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "