Figure
Figure verb - To decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement.
Usage example: let's figure the juice in the pan to be about a cup and just add it to the mix
Suppose is a synonym for figure in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Suppose" instead a verb "Figure", when it comes to topics like think, understand.
Suppose
Suppose verb - To decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement.
Usage example: if we suppose a minimum profit of $10,000 from the charity auction, we should be able to pay for the family's medical expenses
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Both words in one sentence
- I suppose I should thank you for finding someone who could figure out what was wrong with this body.
Source: Famous Last Words / Fan Works -
I suppose it's only natural they'd latch onto a mother-figure.
Source: Monster Progenitor -
Persona Non Grata: After beating and jailing English Bob, Little Bill sends him off on a wagon going out of town with a warning never to return.Little Bill: I suppose you know, Bob, if I ever see you again I'm just going to start shooting and figure it was self-defense.
Source: Film / Unforgiven
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Suppose and Figure. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/figure/suppose
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