guessed
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈɡɛst// UK //ɡˈɛst// guessed
v. to give an answer or opinion when you are not 100% sure of the facts. You use this when you are trying to find the right answer by using the information you have.
v. to form an estimate or conclusion without sufficient information to be certain of its accuracy. This is the past tense and past participle form of 'guess'.
I guessed the answer and I was right.
She guessed his age correctly even though they had only just met for the first time.
The detective guessed the suspect's motive based on a few small clues, but he needed more physical evidence before he could make a formal arrest.
Usage
The verb is transitive and can take a direct object, a 'that' clause, or a wh-clause.