Definition of Surmise
to guess that something is true
Examples of Surmise in a sentence
Because Helen is so dark, we can only surmise she spends a great deal of time in a tanning bed. 🔊
Imagine the damage that would have been done if the terrorists had not been caught! 🔊
Since Bob and Mary are both book addicts, we jokingly surmise the couple met in a library. 🔊
When my next door neighbor’s son ate four peanut butter sandwiches, I could only surmise he was hungry. 🔊
Jason knew it was wrong of him to surmise his brother had stolen his money without actual proof. 🔊
Without knowing the facts, the judge chose to surmise the defendant was guilty. 🔊
Because the bank always opened exactly at 9 am, the customers outside could only surmise the employees were running late. 🔊
Although the police had no proof, they were quick to surmise Mr. Peterson had killed his wife. 🔊
Since Jose had never passed any of his other tests, the teacher could only surmise he had cheated to earn an A+ exam. 🔊
Due to the presence of blood on the blue car, the police were able to surmise the suspect had used the vehicle in the hit and run accident. 🔊
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