suppose

Definitions

1verbTo assume something to be true without proof, often for the sake of argument or consideration.

Let's suppose the weather will be nice tomorrow and plan a picnic.

Suppose you win the lottery; what would you do with the money?

I suppose she will arrive by noon, but I'm not sure.

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Word Origin

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', meaning to place under or assume. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, evolving to mean assuming something is true for the sake of argument.