
생각하다, 추측하다
To assume that something is the case on the basis of evidence or probability but without certain knowledge.
예문:
"I suppose the meeting is still on for tomorrow morning."
"He isn't answering his phone, so I suppose he is already asleep."
가정하다, 상정하다
To introduce a hypothesis and ask about what follows from it, or to imagine a potential scenario.
예문:
"Suppose you were offered the job in London; would you take it?"
"Let's suppose for a moment that his theory is actually correct."
해야 한다, 하기로 하다
To be required or expected to do something because of a rule, agreement, or custom.
예문:
"You are supposed to sign in at the front desk before entering."
"The train was supposed to arrive ten minutes ago, but it's delayed."
전제하다, 필요하다
Of a theory or argument: to require something as a necessary precondition.
예문:
"This economic model supposes a perfectly competitive market."
"The very concept of justice supposes the existence of objective truth."