English Synonym Finder

surmise

Definitions

A supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.

To infer or guess that something is the case without having certain proof.

Examples

From the look on her face, I could only surmise that she was disappointed with the results.

The detective began to surmise that the thief had inside information about the security system.

It is difficult to surmise the true intentions of someone you have only just met.

Synonyms

conjecture guess speculate suppose infer presume assume

Antonyms

know calculate measure prove verify ascertain confirm