B1verblanguage
US/səˈpoʊz/
UK/səˈpəʊz/
to think something is probably true; be supposed to = should, because of a rule or plan
In context
I suppose you're tired after such a long flight.
We're supposed to be at the office by eight thirty.
I don't suppose you could lend me your charger?
Words that go with suppose
verb + preposition
- be supposed toYou're not supposed to park here.
- suppose thatLet's suppose that the plan fails. What then?
verb + adverb
- I suppose soCan we finish by five? I suppose so.
adjective + preposition
- reasonable to supposeIt is reasonable to suppose that prices will rise again.
adverb + verb
- generally supposedIt is generally supposed that the house is over a hundred years old.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We are suppose to finish today.Correct: We are supposed to finish today.