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Suppose
Definitions
1
verb
To
assume
something
to
be
true
for
the
sake
of
argument
or
consideration
,
without
having
definite
proof
.
Let's
suppose
the
weather
will
be
nice
tomorrow
and
plan
a
picnic
.
Suppose
you
won
the
lottery
,
what
would
you
do
with
the
money
?
Suppose
we
leave
now
,
we
might
still
catch
the
train
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
supponere
Word parts
sub (under) + ponere (to place)
Originally meant
to place under, to assume
Background
The word 'suppose' comes from the Latin 'supponere', which means to place under or to assume. It entered the English language through Old French as 'supposer'.