Suppose and supposed to

Summary

Suppose
Suppose can mean think, believe, imagine or expect. It is often used in negative request structures
when we hope the answer will be positive. Suppose in short answers can also mean think, believe,
imagine or expect. Note the two possible negative forms.
I don’t suppose you could lend me £20, could you?
Do you think he will be late? I suppose so. I suppose not. I don’t suppose so.
Suppose and supposing
Suppose and supposing can be used to mean 'what if'. They are used to introduce suggestions,
hypothetical or not, and to express fear. The verb form following either can be in the present tense or
past tense forms.
Suppose I come tomorrow instead of Friday, will that be ok?
Suppose I came tomorrow instead of Friday, would that be ok?
Supposing I come tomorrow instead of Friday, will that be ok?
Supposing I came tomorrow instead of Friday, would that be ok?
Be supposed to + infinitive
This structure means something should be done because it is the law, the rule or the custom. However,
in practice, it’s probably not done.
I’m supposed to clean my room before I go out, but I never do!

Supposed to be
This structure means generally believed to be true by people. Note the /d/ is not pronounce in speech,
but is written.
This medicine’s supposed to be good for stomach cramps. Why don’t you try taking it?