Слово англійською: suppose

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Переклад suppose українською: припуска́ти, гада́ти (вважа́ти)

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suppose

verb
/səˈpəʊz/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they suppose
/səˈpəʊz/
he / she / it supposes
/səˈpəʊzɪz/
past simple supposed
/səˈpəʊzd/
past participle supposed
/səˈpəʊzd/
-ing form supposing
/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/
  1. [intransitive, transitive] to think or believe that something is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have)
    • Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose.
    • Prices will go up, I suppose.
    • suppose (that)… I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't).
    • It's reasonable to suppose that he left the note after he tried to call her.
    • Why do you suppose he resigned?
    • I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they?
    • There is no reason to suppose she's lying.
    • I suppose you think it's funny, do you (= showing anger)? ‘That’ is nearly always left out, especially in speech.
    • suppose somebody/something (to be/have) something (formal) She had supposed him (to be) very rich.
    • (formal) I had supposed him a younger man.
  2. [intransitive, transitive] used to make a statement, request or suggestion less direct or less strong
    • I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to).
    • ‘Can I borrow the car?’ ‘I suppose so (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it).’
    • What I’m saying, I suppose, is that she’s not really suitable for the job.
    • suppose (that)… I don’t suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I?
    • Suppose we take a later train?
  3. [transitive] to pretend that something is true; to imagine what would happen if something were true
    • suppose (that)… Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go?
    • Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children.
    • Let's suppose for a moment that these four points are correct.
    • suppose something (formal) The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets.
    • suppose somebody/something (to be/have) something (formal) Suppose him (to be) dead—what then?
    4. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French supposer, from Latin supponere (from sub- ‘from below’ + ponere ‘to place’), but influenced by Latin suppositus ‘set under’ and Old French poser ‘to place’.
Idioms
be supposed to do/be something
  1.  
     to be expected or required to do/be something according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc.
    • What am I supposed to do?
    • You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do.
    • I thought we were supposed to be paid today.
    • The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to.
    • You were supposed to be here an hour ago!
    • Oops—that wasn't supposed to happen.
    • How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me?
    • ‘Yes and no.’ ‘What is that supposed to mean?’ (= showing that you are annoyed)
    Express Yourself Asking about obligationAsking about obligationWhen you are unsure about what is expected of you in a situation, you can ask about obligations:
      • What time do we have to be home?
      • Are we supposed to show our ID cards?
      • Is it necessary to apply for a visa?
      • Is there a legal obligation to wear a bike helmet here?
    Topics Permission and obligationb1
  2.  
     to be generally believed or expected to be/do something
    • I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie.
    • This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare.
    • She's supposed to have had hundreds of lovers.
not be supposed to do something
  1. to not be allowed to do something
    • You're not supposed to walk on the grass.
    Topics Permission and obligationb2
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