Derive
Derive verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.
Usage example: from the summit, he was able to derive his location from the position of several prominent landmarks
Suppose and derive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suppose" instead a verb "Derive".
Suppose
Suppose verb - To decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement.
Mutual synonyms
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