surmise Synonyms
surmise Meaning
surmise (n)
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
surmise (v)
infer from incomplete evidence
imagine to be the case or true or probable
surmise Sentence Examples
- From the faint rustling of leaves, I surmised that someone was lurking nearby.
- The doctor surmised that the patient had a rare disease based on their symptoms.
- The detective surmised that the suspect had committed the crime from the evidence at the scene.
- I surmised from her hesitant tone that she was nervous about the interview.
- The author surmised that the main character's motivations were complex and layered.
- Based on their arguments, I surmised that they held opposing viewpoints on the issue.
- The historian surmised that the ancient civilization had a sophisticated system of governance.
- The scientist surmised that the experiment would yield unexpected results.
- I surmised that the missing keys were hidden somewhere in the house.
- The jury surmised that the defendant was guilty based on the overwhelming evidence presented.
FAQs About the word surmise
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence, infer from incomplete evidence, imagine to be the case or true or probable
guess, guessing, theory, hypothesis,conjecture, supposition, hunch, thesis, hypothetical, belief
determine, demonstrate, establish, determine, establish, demonstrate,prove, prove, document, validate
From the faint rustling of leaves, I surmised that someone was lurking nearby.
The doctor surmised that the patient had a rare disease based on their symptoms.
The detective surmised that the suspect had committed the crime from the evidence at the scene.
I surmised from her hesitant tone that she was nervous about the interview.
