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- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
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spekt
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| inflections: |
suspects, suspecting, suspected |
| definition 1: |
to believe to be true based on a small amount of evidence.
I suspect that she likes you very much.The police suspected that the thief got in through the back window.- synonyms:
- believe, suppose
- similar words:
- think
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| definition 2: |
to believe someone may be guilty before having proof.
The police suspected him of two different crimes. |
| related words: |
suppose, trust |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
suh
spekt
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| definition: |
a person who is suspected of doing something wrong.
She is a suspect in the murder. |
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| derivation: |
suspecting (adj.) |
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