intuit

verb

in·tu·it in-ˈtü-ət

-ˈtyü-

intuited; intuiting; intuits

Synonyms of intuit

transitive verb

: to know, sense, or understand by intuition

intuitable

in-ˈtü-ə-tə-bəl

-ˈtyü-

adjective

Examples of intuit in a Sentence

He was able to intuit the answer immediately. She intuited a connection between the two crimes.

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This is the kind of clever probing and intuiting that makes shows like this fun. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 Guitarricadelafuente notes that Nené seems to intuit that about his sexuality that Sebastián cannot yet put into words. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Sometimes, trying to intuit monthly expenses can be difficult, making the rough calculation prone to underestimation, which can lead to future cash shortages. — Vlad Rusz, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 This aspect of nature was intuited by Galileo some four centuries ago, and clarified in depth by the subsequent history of mechanics. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intuit

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First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intuit was in 1855

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