infer

[ɪnˈfər]

infer Definition

• 1. deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
• 2. to guess that something is true because of the information that you have
• 3. to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have

Using infer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "infer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  From what I can infer, they are not getting along well.

• Example

  Based on the evidence, we can infer that the suspect is guilty.

• Example

  I inferred from his tone that he was angry.

• Example

  It's difficult to infer what she really meant.

infer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for infer

• deduce
• gather
• surmise
• presume
• conclude

Antonyms for infer

• prove
• demonstrate
• show

Phrases with infer

• infer from

  to deduce or conclude something from evidence and reasoning

  Example

  We can infer from the data that the economy is improving.

• infer that

  to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have

  Example

  I inferred that she was unhappy from her tone of voice.

• implied but not stated directly

  to understand something that is not said directly, but suggested or hinted at

  Example

  His silence seemed to imply that he agreed with me.

Origins of infer

from Latin 'inferre', meaning 'bring in'

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Summary: infer in Brief

The verb 'infer' [ɪnˈfər] means to deduce or conclude something from evidence and reasoning, or to guess that something is true based on available information. It is often used in situations where a conclusion must be drawn from incomplete or indirect evidence. Examples include 'From what I can infer, they are not getting along well,' and 'Based on the evidence, we can infer that the suspect is guilty.'