Antonyms for divining

Grammar : Verb

Spell : dih-vahyn

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvaɪn

Definition of divining

Origin : c.1300, from Old French devin (12c.), from Latin divinus "of a god," from divus "a god," related to deus "god, deity" (see Zeus). Weakened sense of "excellent" had evolved by late 15c.

verb prophesy

Example sentences :

I said curtly, divining that the moment was one in which to adopt a tone with him.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

So I s'pose, sir; nobody is better at guessing and divining than Mr. Dodge.
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

And, as if divining his thought, she turned to him and spoke.
Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill

Charlotte, divining that somebody was behind her, started and raised her head.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

Thunder-maker's method of divining was very simple after all—nay, even childish.
Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby

He looked at her closely, deliberately, divining the beauty that was half hidden from him.
Extract from : « Olive in Italy » by Moray Dalton

“Please––please go on,” Eileen pleaded, divining his thoughts.
Extract from : « The Spoilers of the Valley » by Robert Watson

Jack and Harry, divining his intention, hastened to assist Ned.
Extract from : « Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal » by G. Harvey Ralphson

The delay she had noticed without, however, divining the cause.
Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus

"I fear Miss Cameron is unable to join us," said Mrs. Elton, divining his delay.
Extract from : « David Elginbrod » by George MacDonald

Synonyms for divining

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