Intuit
/ɪnˈtuɪt/verb
To understand or know something through instinct or intuition rather than conscious reasoning.
She could intuit his feelings even before he spoke.
Usage tips
Neutral
intuitive sense,intuitively know,intuitive understanding
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotion
Intuition often relies on feelings and emotions to reach conclusions.
One should trust their emotional instincts when making decisions.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary
In literature, intuition is often portrayed as a guiding force.
Authors frequently use characters' intuitions to drive the plot forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Common errors
One might confuse 'intuit' with 'intuition', which is a noun.
It's important to use the correct form depending on whether you're describing an action or a concept.
Compare with
perceiveinferinstinctcomprehenddiscern
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