surmise — to guess or infer something without having complete evidence
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to guess or infer something without having complete evidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /sərˈmaɪz/
Korean meaning: 추측하다, 추정하다
Korean pronunciation: 서**마**이즈
Example Sentences
- Looking at the empty pizza box, I surmise that my roommate had midnight snacks again.
- From the muddy footprints, we can surmise that someone entered through the garden.
- I can only surmise that my cat is plotting world domination based on its evil stare.
surmise
VERB//sərˈmaɪz//
to guess or infer something without having complete evidence
Detective guessing from limited clues
What we surmise brings surprise - truth beneath the disguise!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'surmise' (feminine past participle of 'surmettre'), derived from Latin 'super-' (over) and 'mittere' (to send or put). The word originally meant 'to accuse' or 'to suppose' based on circumstantial evidence.
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📝Examples
“Looking at the empty pizza box, I surmise that my roommate had midnight snacks again.”
“From the muddy footprints, we can surmise that someone entered through the garden.”
“I can only surmise that my cat is plotting world domination based on its evil stare.”
“Scientists surmise that the ancient civilization was highly advanced.”
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