is supposed to
Ought to, theoretically
Is supposed to indicates expectation or obligation.
Someone who is supposed to do something has a duty or plan to do it: You're supposed to call when you arrive.
It also conveys general belief or reputation: This restaurant is supposed to be excellent.
In the negative, not supposed to means prohibited or inadvisable: You're not supposed to park here.
- meant to bePredetermined by fate
- possibilityState of being achievable
- beliefTrust held as true
- requirementMandatory condition to fulfill
- responsibilityState of being answerable
presumption · in theory · on paper · duty · do the right thing · follow the rules · hypothetical · standard · inference · expectation · conjecture · norm · accountability · mandate · compliance · doubt · assumed · rule