Suspecting

Pronunciation: /səˈspɛktɪŋ/

Definitions of suspecting

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'suspecting' in this case

Example Sentences

A1 I am suspecting that my cat ate my homework.

A2 She is suspecting that her neighbor is stealing her mail.

B1 The detective is suspecting the butler of the crime.

B2 The scientist is suspecting a link between the two variables.

C1 The prosecutor is suspecting the defendant of perjury.

C2 The journalist is suspecting a cover-up in the government.

Examples of suspecting in a Sentence

formal The detective was suspecting the maid of stealing valuable jewelry.

informal I have a feeling that my roommate is suspecting me of eating their leftovers.

slang I heard Sarah is suspecting her boyfriend of cheating on her.

figurative The teacher was suspecting that some students were not being honest about their homework.

Grammatical Forms of suspecting

• past tense: suspected
• plural: suspect
• comparative: more suspect
• superlative: most suspect
• present tense: suspect
• future tense: will suspect
• perfect tense: have suspected
• continuous tense: is suspecting
• singular: suspects
• positive degree: suspecting
• infinitive: to suspect
• gerund: suspecting
• participle: suspected

Origin and Evolution of suspecting

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suspecting' originated from the Latin word 'suspectare', which means to look up to, regard with mistrust, or suspect.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'suspecting' has evolved to encompass the act of having a feeling or belief that something is true or likely, especially without proof.