to assume (something), as for the sake of argument or as part of a proposition or theory

Suppose the distance to be one mile.

to consider (something) as a possibility suggested or an idea or plan proposed

Suppose we wait until tomorrow.

to believe or assume as true; take for granted

It is supposed that his death was an accident.

to think or hold as an opinion

What do you suppose he will do?

to require logically; imply; presuppose

The evidence supposes his presence near the scene.

(used in the passive) to expect or design; require or permit (fol. by an infinitive verb)

The machine is supposed to make noise. I'm not supposed to run fast.

to assume something; presume; think.

verb

calculate , know , measure , disbelieve

verb

accept , admit , brainstorm , calculate , conjecture , cook up * , dare-say , deem , divine , dream , estimate , expect , figure , go out on a limb , grant , guesstimate , hazard a guess , hypothesize , imagine , infer , judge , opine , posit , predicate , presume , presuppose , pretend , spark , speculate , surmise , suspect , take , take for granted , theorize , think , understand , assume , be afraid , conceive , conclude , consider , fancy , feel , gather , have a hunch , have sneaking suspicion , postulate , reckon , regard , swear by , take as gospel truth , take stock in , view , premise , believe , allow , daresay , expectation , imply , intention