Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surmise
verb
/sərˈmaɪz/
Definition
To suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
Examples
- She could only surmise what he meant by his vague comments.
- From the evidence presented, we can surmise that the project will be completed ahead of schedule.
- He surmised that she was upset due to her quiet demeanor.
Meaning
Surmise refers to making an assumption or guess based on limited information.
Synonyms
- Guess
- Assume
- Infer
- Conjecture
- Speculate
