presurmise

American

[pree-ser-mahyz, pree-sur-mahyz, pree-ser-mahyz] / ˌpri sərˈmaɪz, priˈsɜr maɪz, ˌpri sərˈmaɪz /

noun

a surmise previously formed.

verb (used with object)

presurmised, presurmising

to surmise beforehand.

Etymology

Origin of presurmise

First recorded in 1655–65; pre- + surmise

Example Sentences

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V. suppose, conjecture, surmise, suspect, guess, divine; theorize; presume, presurmise†, presuppose; assume, fancy, wis†, take it; give a guess, speculate, believe, dare say, take it into one's head, take for granted; imagine &c.

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