surmise

[sərˈmaɪz]

surmise Definition

• 1. to guess or infer something without certain knowledge
• 2. a 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!

• Example

  I can only surmise what happened.

• Example

  Based on the evidence, we can surmise that he was involved in the crime.

• Example

  Her surmise was correct.

• Example

  My surmise is that they will not come.

surmise Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surmise

• guess
• conjecture
• speculate
• presume
• assume

Antonyms for surmise

• know
• certain
• prove

Phrases with surmise

• surmise from

  to guess or infer something from a particular fact or piece of information

  Example

  I surmised from his tone that he was angry.

• surmise about

  to make a guess or inference about something without certain knowledge

  Example

  I can only surmise about what happened.

• surmise that

  to guess or infer that something is true without certain knowledge

  Example

  I surmise that he will not come.

Origins of surmise

from Old French 'surmis', meaning 'to accuse'

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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.'