UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to suppose, to presume, to assume, to imagine, to believe, to think

Semantic entry: 31.29

Semantic domains: Hold a View, Believe, Trust

Subdomains: Suppose, Think Possible

Definition: to regard something as presumably true, but without particular certainty

Notes: In some languages the equivalent of ‘to suppose’ or ‘to presume’ is ‘to think somewhat’ or ‘to think perhaps’ or ‘to think a little.’ In some instances the lack of certainty is spelled out clearly as ‘to think, but not with certainty’ or ‘to think, but not to know’ or ‘to think, but not to be sure.’