suppose

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Estimated CEFR level: A1 — Beginner

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Definition

  1. verb express a supposition
  2. verb expect, believe, or suppose
  3. verb to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

Etymology

From Middle English supposen, borrowed from Old French supposer, equivalent to prefix sub- (“under”) + poser (“to place”); corresponding in meaning to Latin supponere (“to put under, to substitute, falsify, counterfeit”), suppositum. See pose.

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