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Regarded vs Supposed - What's the difference?

regarded | supposed |

As verbs the difference between regarded and supposed

is that regarded is (regard) while supposed is (suppose).

As an adjective supposed is

presumed to be true, but without proof.

regarded

English

Verb

(head)
  • (regard)

    • Derived terms

    * well-regarded

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    supposed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (suppose)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Presumed to be true, but without proof
    • Jesus is the supposed son of God.
  • (with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
    • ''The movie is supposed to be good.
  • (with infinitive) Having an obligation.
    • You are not supposed to smoke in the restaurant.'' [Note: this means, you are obliged ''not to smoke.]
    The phone is supposed to come with a manual.
  • (with infinitive) Intended.
    • The phone is supposed to save us time.

    Derived terms

    * supposedly * supposed to

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