Synonyms for divining
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dih-vahyn |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvaɪn |
Top 10 synonyms for divining Other synonyms for the word divining
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for divining
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