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supposes

/səˈpoʊzɪz/ /səˈpoʊsɪz/

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."
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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 rightful

rightful adjective

/ˈraɪtfəl/

By right; by law.

"The prince became the rightful heir to the throne after his father's death. "

Illustration absolute

absolute noun

/ˈæb.səˌljuːt/ /ˈæb.səˌlut/

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

"moral absolutes"

Illustration fabricating

fabricating verb

/ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈfæbrəˌkeɪtɪŋ/

To form into a whole by uniting its parts; to construct; to build.

"to fabricate a bridge or ship"

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 supporting

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

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

Illustration conclude

conclude verb

/kən.ˈkluːd/

To end; to come to an end.

"The story concluded with a moral."

Illustration stealing

stealing verb

/ˈstiːlɪŋ/

To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

Illustration foresight

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 identity

identity noun

/aɪˈdɛntəti/

Sameness, identicalness; the quality or fact of (several specified things) being the same.

"The twins share a striking identity; they look exactly alike. "

Illustration certificate

certificate noun

/sərˈtɪfɪkət/ /sərˈtɪfɪkeɪt/

A document containing a certified statement.

"My son received a certificate of completion for his online coding course. "

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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. "