supposer

transitive verb supposed, supposing

1. to assume to be true, as for the sake of argument or to illustrate a proof: suppose A equals B
2. to believe, think, guess, etc.: I suppose you're right
3. presuppose (sense )
4. to consider as a proposed or suggested possibility: used in the imperative: suppose they don't come
5. to expect or obligate: always in the passive: you're supposed to telephone

intransitive verb