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Suppose to vs. Supposed to

Suppose to

/səˈpəʊz tuː/

An incorrect way to spell 'supposed to', which indicates an expectation or requirement.

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Supposed to

/səˈpəʊz/

Expected or assumed to do something or to be in a certain condition, often based on obligation or understanding

Examples:

She was supposed to call me yesterday.Is this book supposed to be nonfiction?You're not supposed to park here.

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This word has no synonyms

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Ways to tell them apart:

Suppose to is often a misinterpretation. Instead, use supposed to.
Supposed to is always used in the context of expectations or responsibilities, indicating something that should be done.
Remember, suppose can stand alone as a verb meaning to assume or consider, while supposed to is a phrase meaning expected to occur or be done.
If you are doubting or assuming, you use suppose; if you are expressing obligation or expectation, use supposed to.
In correct usage, when referring to obligations or normal course of events, supposed to is the way to go.

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