suspect
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/səˈspekt ˈsʌspɛkt/
sus · pect
sə · ˈspekt
English Definition
v. to doubt; n. person thought guilty
Significado en Español
sospechar, sospechoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghi ngờ, nghi phạm
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sus(subordinate)+spect(look)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “suspect” as used in the context of the sentence: “The detective began to suspect that the story was not entirely truthful.”
A
doubt
B
admire
C
confirm
D
embrace
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A — doubt.
“suspect” means v. to doubt; n. person thought guilty
Common questions about “suspect”
What does “suspect” mean?
suspect — v. to doubt; n. person thought guilty. In Chinese: 怀疑，嫌疑人.
How do you pronounce “suspect”?
suspect is pronounced /səˈspekt ˈsʌspɛkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sus · pect.
Is “suspect” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. suspect appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “suspect”?
sus(subordinate)+spect(look)
