0 present participle of suppose --
1 to think that something is likely to be true: --
[ + (that) ] Dan didn't answer his phone, so I suppose (that) he's busy.
He found it a lot more difficult to get a job than he supposed it would be.
[ + (that) ] Do you suppose (that) Gillian will marry him?
It is widely supposed (that) the CEO will be forced to resign.
[ + to infinitive ] We all supposed him to be German, but in fact he was Swiss.
Her new book is supposed to be (= generally people think it is) very good.
I suppose (that) you're going to be late again.
I suppose (that) you think that's funny. Well, I certainly don't.
"Can I go out tonight?" "Oh, I suppose so."
[ + (that) ] I don't agree with it, but I suppose (that) it's for the best.
2 to expect and need: --
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Vi kan slutföra det steg för steg hur lång vägen än är och den kan inte slutföras hur kort vägen än är om du inte ens markerar ditt fotavtryck.