supposed to

Meaning

1. (idiomatic, not-comparable) Expected to.
2. (idiomatic, not-comparable) Expected to.
3. (idiomatic, not-comparable) Expected to.
4. (idiomatic, not-comparable) Expected to.
5. (idiomatic, not-comparable) Expected to.

Synonyms

must

ought

should

future imperative

Translations

censé de

censé

devoir faire

deber

haber

suponer

tener que

Pronounced as (IPA)

/səˈpoʊs(t)ˌtu/

Etymology

From supposed and to, with fusion of /zdt/ to /s(t)t/ by regressive assimilation. Compare the devoicing in used to and have to/has to.

Sentences

The march is supposed to take place in March .