surmise
/sərˈmaɪz/
sur · mise
sər · ˈmaɪz
English Definition
v./n. guess, suppose
Significado en Español
suponer, conjeturar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phỏng đoán, suy đoán
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sur(above)+mise(place)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the absence of concrete evidence, the detective could only surmise the suspect“s whereabouts. Which word is a synonym for ”surmise''?
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A
imagine
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B
prove
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C
destroy
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D
ignore
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A — imagine.
“surmise” means v./n. guess, suppose
Common questions about “surmise”
What does “surmise” mean?
surmise — v./n. guess, suppose. In Chinese: 猜测，推测.
How do you pronounce “surmise”?
surmise is pronounced /sərˈmaɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sur · mise.
Is “surmise” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. surmise appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “surmise”?
sur(above)+mise(place)
