suppose
Aussprache: [səˈpoʊz]
Kontext: „beliefs or assumptions“
(verb) to think something is true without being completely sure. It's like when you make a guess about what might happen or what someone is thinking.
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I suppose I could go to the party if you really want me to.
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I don't suppose he would forget my birthday; he cares too much.
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Do you suppose it will rain tomorrow?
Kontext: „imaginative situations“
(verb) to imagine a situation or consider what might happen. It's like saying 'what if' and thinking through different options.
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Suppose we go to the beach instead of the park; that could be fun!
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I don’t suppose that we could afford a trip to the mountains this year.
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What would you suppose would happen if we all stayed home?
Kontext: „assigning responsibility“
(verb) to assume that someone is responsible for something or that something is the case. It’s like saying you think someone should do something.
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I suppose you are going to finish your homework before playing video games.
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I don't suppose she would want to help if she doesn't know the answer.
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Do you suppose he will take care of the dog while we're away?