- to assume
- to suppose
- supposed
- so-called
- assumption
- hypothesis
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to assume
- to suppose
- supposed
- so-called
- assumption
- hypothesis
This meaning is used when something is taken for granted without proof or when a belief is held based on limited evidence.
We assume that this theory is correct.
If you assume he will come, you will be disappointed.
This meaning indicates a tentative acceptance of a situation or possibility without full certainty.
Suppose he arrives tomorrow, we need to be prepared.
This usage refers to something that is generally accepted or can be expected according to certain beliefs or norms.
He is a recognized expert, so it is supposed that he will know the answer.
The method she supposed is effective.
This indicates that a term or name may not accurately represent what it refers to; it usually implies skepticism.
This so-called expert is actually not reliable.
These so-called innovative methods have no effect.
This meaning is often used in formal contexts to refer to a belief or statement taken as true for the sake of argument or discussion.
Our assumptions are based on certain premises.
This usage relates to a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested and validated through research and experimentation.
The scientist proposed a hypothesis to explain this phenomenon.
This hypothesis needs to be validated through experiments.
Generated collocations (experimental)
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