What is another word for getting the impression?
Pronunciation: [ɡˌɛtɪŋ ðɪ ɪmpɹˈɛʃən] (IPA) 
When we want to convey that we have formed an opinion or belief about something, we often use the phrase "getting the impression". However, there are many other ways to express this sentiment. Some synonyms for "getting the impression" include: sensing, perceiving, feeling, believing, thinking, deducing, inferring, assuming, concluding, judging, discerning, and apprehending. Each of these terms carries a slightly different connotation, so the choice of word depends on the specific context and nuance the speaker/writer wishes to convey. In any case, all of these synonyms indicate that an individual has formed a personal understanding or interpretation of something, without necessarily having concrete evidence to support it.
