conjecture vs suppose

suppose vs conjecture

conjecture is a noun but suppose is not a noun.

conjecture and suppose both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
conjecture	Yes	No	Yes	No
suppose	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, conjecture and suppose are synonyms defined as:

conjecture and suppose: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

Other synonyms of conjecture include hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, theorise, theorize.

conjecture (noun)	suppose (noun)
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

conjecture (verb)	suppose (verb)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds	expect, believe, or suppose
	to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
	require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
	take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
	express a supposition

Difference between conjecture and suppose

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