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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