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Grammar : Adj
Spell : suh-pohzd, -poh-zid
Phonetic Transcription : səˈpoʊzd, -ˈpoʊ zɪd



Definition of supposed

Origin :
  • "believed or thought to exist," 1580s, past participle adjective from suppose (q.v.); often with the -e- pronounced, to distinguish it from the passive past tense supposed, now common in the sense of "to have a duty or obligation" (1859).
  • adj assumed
  • adj presumed
Example sentences :
  • Those who were initiated were supposed to be peculiarly under the protection of the gods.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The boat he supposed to belong to Robert, and he was determined to spoil it.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He knew the circumstances of the Rushtons, and he had not supposed they had any money on hand.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • It must not be supposed that this spring day in the spring places had reformed his manner of delivery.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Of this breed there are supposed to be about three millions in our Southern provinces.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
  • I supposed this to be a custom with the colored population of Turkey, and passed on.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
  • It seemed like one risen from the dead, for he supposed him lying at the bottom of the sea.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • He hailed it as a present relief, though he supposed he should have to repay it some time.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Traffic was intense, and had reached what might be supposed its acme.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • For, Madam, could I be supposed to govern the passions of either of the gentlemen?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

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