supposer

Definitions of supposer
  1. verb
    take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
    synonyms: présupposer
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    types:
    avancer, poser en principe
    take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
  2. verb
    take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
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    types:
    présupposer
    take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
    avancer, poser en principe
    take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
    type of:
    envisager, prévoir
    regard something as probable or likely
  3. verb
    expect, believe, or suppose
    synonyms: croire, penser, présumer
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    types:
    présumer, soupçonner
    hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty
    type of:
    envisager, prévoir
    regard something as probable or likely
  4. verb
    to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
    synonyms: partir de
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    types:
    reconstituer, retracer
    reassemble mentally
    développer, expliquer
    elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
    type of:
    envisager, prévoir
    regard something as probable or likely
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