English

Phrase

supposed to

1. (idiomatic) Required to.

   I am supposed to report to the police every week.‎

   Paul is supposed to call his mother every day.‎

2. (idiomatic, with not) Permitted to.

   I am not supposed to smoke there.‎

3. (idiomatic) Intended to; expected to; believed to.

   It's supposed to rain.‎

   The thief is supposed to be hiding in the forest.‎

Usage notes

• Followed by an obligatory bare infinitive.

Synonyms

• (required): meant to (UK)

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