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supposed to

  1. Required to, as in He is supposed to call home . [Mid-1800s]

  2. Intended to; also, believed to, expected to. For example, This pill is supposed to relieve your pain , or You're supposed to be my partner . [Early 1300s]

  3. not supposed to . Not permitted to, as in You're not supposed to smoke in here .



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Example Sentences

He told him about the princess, but made no mention of the supposed-to-be-hidden money.

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