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reconstruct vs suppose

suppose vs reconstruct

reconstruct and suppose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reconstruct No No Yes No
suppose No No Yes No
As verbs, suppose is a hypernym of reconstruct; that is, suppose is a word with a broader meaning than reconstruct:
  • reconstruct: reassemble mentally
  • suppose: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Other hypernyms of reconstruct include conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, theorise, theorize.
reconstruct (verb) suppose (verb)
do over, as of (part of) a house expect, believe, or suppose
cause somebody to adapt or reform socially or politically to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
reassemble mentally require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
build again take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
return to its original or usable and functioning condition express a supposition
Difference between reconstruct and suppose

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