Infer

Quick meaning: Infer is a verb meaning (transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.

Meaning

(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, often proscribed) To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.
2. (obsolete) To cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone.
3. (obsolete) To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in, to adduce.

Example Sentences

This doth infer the zeal I had to see him.

faire Serena[…]fled fast away, afeard / Of villany to be to her inferd[…].

Full well hath Clifford played the orator, / Inferring arguments of mighty force.

a. 1535, Thomas More, letter to Fryth the fyrste parte is not the proofe of the second. but rather contrarywyse the seconde inferreth well yͤ fyrst.

Word Forms

• infers
• inferring
• inferred

Synonyms for infer

Depending on context, synonyms include conclude, deduce, educe, construe, imply, suggest.

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Related dictionary entries include deduce, extrapolate, derive, guess, understand, generalize.

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