surmise
to think or infer without certain or strong evidence; conjecture; guess.
to conjecture or guess.
a matter of conjecture.
an idea or thought of something as being possible or likely.
a conjecture or opinion.
Origin of surmise
1synonym study For surmise
Other words for surmise
Other words from surmise
- sur·mis·a·ble, adjective
- sur·mised·ly [ser-mahyzd-lee, -mahy-zid-], /sərˈmaɪzd li, -ˈmaɪ zɪd-/, adverb
- sur·mis·er, noun
- un·sur·mised, adjective
- un·sur·mis·ing, adjective
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How to use surmise in a sentence
He could surmise one item in keeping with young women of Somali heritage.
“In retrospect, one could surmise that ISIS has been working towards this point for years now,” he says.
The Terrorist Caliph as Nation Builder in Iraq, Syria, and Beyond | Jamie Dettmer | July 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn any event, Sarkozy supporters are correct to surmise that his detention is bad timing for the comeback bid.
France’s Ex-Prez Sarkozy Placed Under Formal Investigation for Corruption | Tracy McNicoll | July 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe did, however, choose to surmise that “The nationality of the shooter, it sounds Hispanic, Latino,” based on his name.
The Ugliest, Creepiest Responses to the Fort Hood Shooting | Caitlin Dickson | April 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut herein—so according to one rose-colored surmise from Mad Men—lies the problem with my fantasy—it was just a fantasy.
Twas inevitable that they should pry and surmise––surmising much more than they dared pry.
The Cruise of the Shining Light | Norman DuncanIt may be difficult to surmise what has been the fate of these unfortunate men.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora | Edward EdwardsHe was not to suppose or surmise that it bothered or burdened her to be with him.
Jane Journeys On | Ruth Comfort MitchellBut excuse us; our business is to state facts and not to wonder or surmise.
Fair to Look Upon | Mary Belle FreeleyHer hand was dabbing furtively at her face for a purpose which Pierre could not surmise.
Riders of the Silences | John Frederick
British Dictionary definitions for surmise
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to infer (something) from incomplete or uncertain evidence
an idea inferred from inconclusive evidence
Origin of surmise
1Derived forms of surmise
- surmisable, adjective
- surmiser, noun
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