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Surmise

usgb/sərˈmaɪz/Volume
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Evidence Lacking

Use 'surmise' to convey you're making a conclusion without solid proof, rather than a random guess.

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Seeing the empty driveway, I surmised they weren't home.
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Implies Thought

'Surmise' suggests you've considered the evidence you do have before reaching your conclusion.

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Judging by the loud noise, I surmise the machine is broken.
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Formal Context

The verb 'surmise' is found in more formal or literary contexts than everyday conversation.

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Investigators surmised that the painting was a forgery.
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