| Word | Surmise |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to guess that something is true |
| Example 1 | Because Helen is so dark, we can only surmise she spends a great deal of time in a tanning bed. |
| Example 2 | Imagine the damage that would have been done if the terrorists had not been caught! |
| Example 3 | Since Bob and Mary are both book addicts, we jokingly surmise the couple met in a library. |
| Example 4 | When my next door neighbor’s son ate four peanut butter sandwiches, I could only surmise he was hungry. |
| Example 5 | Jason knew it was wrong of him to surmise his brother had stolen his money without actual proof. |
| Example 6 | Without knowing the facts, the judge chose to surmise the defendant was guilty. |
| Example 7 | Because the bank always opened exactly at 9 am, the customers outside could only surmise the employees were running late. |
| Example 8 | Although the police had no proof, they were quick to surmise Mr. Peterson had killed his wife. |
| Example 9 | Since Jose had never passed any of his other tests, the teacher could only surmise he had cheated to earn an A+ exam. |
| Example 10 | 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. |
