[səˈspɛkt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof
(e.g: if you suspect a gas leak, do not turn on an electric light)

- doubt the genuineness or truth of
(e.g: a broker whose honesty he had no reason to suspect)


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Origin:
Middle English (originally as an adjective): from Latin suspectus ‘mistrusted’, past participle of suspicere, from sub- ‘from below’ + specere ‘to look’

[ˈsʌspɛkt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person thought to be guilty of a crime or offence
(e.g: the police have arrested a suspect)


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Origin:
Middle English (originally as an adjective): from Latin suspectus ‘mistrusted’, past participle of suspicere, from sub- ‘from below’ + specere ‘to look’

[ˈsʌspɛkt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- not to be relied on or trusted; possibly dangerous or false
(e.g: a suspect package was found on the platform)


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Origin:
Middle English (originally as an adjective): from Latin suspectus ‘mistrusted’, past participle of suspicere, from sub- ‘from below’ + specere ‘to look’