INTUIT Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

intuit

verb

in-ˈtü-ət

Definition of intuit

as in to understand

to have a clear idea of an imaginative genius like Shakespeare could intuit the thoughts, feelings, and motives of a vast array of characters

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Recent Examples of intuit Even Carl seems to intuit just how unalluring this posture can be. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 The Knicks understood when to hold back and intuited when to become aggressive. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 26 May 2026 And all of these projects rely on advances in computational biology, using AI to compare genomes of different species and also to intuit and fill in the gaps of ancient DNA. — Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026 Any French film buff will easily intuit how this all unfolds. — Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for intuit

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Instead of diluting its elite credibility to reach a broader audience, the brand translated that credibility into environments where the average person could understand its every day relevance.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Even more unnerving than the sheer volume is how little the impact is understood and accounted for.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of understand

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Funen is a historic spot known for its 123 castles and estates, and Odense is particularly lovely, with characterful old streets, lush greenery, and inspiring museums that add to its charm.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
What was once known as Westport Middle School opened in 1924 and closed in 2009.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of know

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Uncertainty notwithstanding, the longevity world has glommed onto the notion that the vaginal microbiome is some kind of exotic tealeaf that can be deciphered—and perfected by purchasing the right supplements.

— Sarah DiGregorio, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Jonestown afflicted Naipaul’s vision, his way of deciphering not just political manias but the dreariness of urban life, the perpetual doom of the nuclear-arms race.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

Definition of decipher

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Dodson, after all, was the green-dot guy (the person who gets the calls from the sideline), something that can be rather difficult for a rookie to immediately comprehend.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
And to understand it, and to comprehend that kind of thing, is a good way to keep your mind open to learning new things and working new things into your sphere.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of comprehend

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About half of these projects, which included an internal AI assistant to help the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration answer taxpayers’ questions, didn’t see long-term implementation.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Still, though, there was a roughly 45-minute team period that saw the offense and defense go against each other in various situations.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

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