surmise Definition
- 1to guess or infer something without certain knowledge
- 2a guess or inference made without certain knowledge
Using surmise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surmise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I can only surmise what happened.
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Based on the evidence, we can surmise that he was involved in the crime.
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Her surmise was correct.
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My surmise is that they will not come.
surmise Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with surmise
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I surmised from his tone that he was angry.
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I can only surmise about what happened.
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I surmise that he will not come.
Origins of surmise
from Old French 'surmis', meaning 'to accuse'
Summary: surmise in Brief
The term 'surmise' [sərˈmaɪz] refers to guessing or inferring something without certain knowledge. It can be used as a verb or noun, and synonyms include 'conjecture,' 'speculate,' and 'assume.' Examples include 'I can only surmise what happened' and 'Her surmise was correct.' Phrases include 'surmise from,' 'surmise about,' and 'surmise that.'