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Verbs of Mental Processes - Verbs for Assumption and Estimation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to assumption and estimation such as "guess", "presume", and "speculate".

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Categorized English Verbs Denoting Mental Processes
to guess
to guess
[Verb]

to estimate or form a conclusion about something without sufficient information to verify its accuracy

Ex: Let's play a game where you guess the movie from a single screenshot. 
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to think
to think
[Verb]

to imagine, expect, or intend something

Ex: I never thought I'd be able to run a marathon, but I did it. 
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to reckon
to reckon
[Verb]

to guess something using available information

Ex: After assessing the project requirements, the team tried to reckon the time needed for completion. 
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to suppose

to think or believe that something is possible or true, without being sure

Ex: I suppose she’ll be at the meeting since she confirmed her attendance earlier. 
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to presume

to think that something is true based on probability or likelihood

Ex: Without clear evidence, she could only presume that the meeting would be rescheduled. 
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to assume
to assume
[Verb]

to think that something is true without having proof or evidence

Ex: She often assumes that everyone agrees with her perspective. 
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to surmise

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Ex: Unable to find the missing document, he could only surmise that it might have been misplaced. 
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to speculate

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

Ex: Observing the unusual behavior, scientists began to speculate about the potential causes of the phenomenon. 
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to theorize

to formulate a hypothesis to explain something, often as a starting point for further investigation or study

Ex: Scientists theorized that the changes in temperature were causing the polar ice caps to melt more rapidly. 
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to hypothesize

to propose a theory or explanation based on limited evidence

Ex: Before conducting the experiment, scientists need to hypothesize about the expected outcomes based on existing knowledge. 
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to conjecture

to form an idea or opinion about something with limited information or unclear evidence

Ex: When the news spread about the missing person, neighbors started to conjecture about the possible reasons for their disappearance. 
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to imagine

to suppose or guess something without concrete evidence

Ex: We can only imagine how much effort went into organizing this event. 
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to guesstimate

to estimate something by calculating and guessing

Ex: I had to guesstimate the number of attendees for the event since not everyone RSVP'd. 
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to estimate

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

Ex: I estimate that there are about 100 people at the party. 
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to underestimate

to guess or calculate a value, size, etc. to be lower than it actually is

Ex: I underestimated the time it would take to complete the assignment. 
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to overestimate

to guess or calculate a value, size, or etc. to be higher than it actually is

Ex: I tend to overestimate the time it takes to complete tasks. 
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to extrapolate

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

Ex: We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years. 
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to approximate

to make a rough guess about quantities or time

Ex: Can you approximate the cost of the repairs without detailed information? 
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to value
to value
[Verb]

to determine or assign a monetary worth to something

Ex: The appraiser was called in to value the antique furniture. 
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to valuate

to determine the worth or importance of something

Ex: The real estate agent will valuate the property before listing it on the market. 
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to project

to guess or predict future outcomes or trends based on current data or analysis

Ex: The financial analyst will project the company's revenue for the next fiscal year. 
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