infer

verb

in·fer in-ˈfər How to pronounce infer (audio)

inferred; inferring

transitive verb

: to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises

we see smoke and infer fire

L. A. White

compare imply

: guess, surmise

your letter … allows me to infer that you are as well as ever

O. W. Holmes †1935

: to involve as a normal outcome of thought

: to point out : indicate

this doth infer the zeal I had to see him

William Shakespeare

another survey … infers that two-thirds of all present computer installations are not paying for themselves

H. R. Chellman

: suggest, hint

are you inferring I'm incompetent?

intransitive verb

: to draw inferences

men … have observed, inferred, and reasoned … to all kinds of results

John Dewey

inferable adjective

or less commonly inferrible

in-ˈfər-ə-bəl How to pronounce infer (audio)

inferrer

in-ˈfər-ər How to pronounce infer (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

May I remark here that although I seem to infer that private communication is an unholy mess of grammatical barbarism, … such is not my intent …

V. Louise Higgins, "Approaching Usage in the Classroom," English Journal, March 1960 … I infer that Swinburne found an adequate outlet for the creative impulse in his poetry …

T. S. Eliot, The Sacred Wood, 1920 Lucy … reseated herself with an alacrity and cheerfulness which seemed to infer that she could taste no greater delight …

Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility, 1811 It's difficult to infer how these changes will affect ordinary citizens. Are you inferring that I'm wrong?

Recent Examples on the Web In his email to CBS News, Esteller said the research means facial features could potentially be used to infer the presence of genetic mutations that could cause diseases like diabetes or Alzheimer's.

Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 29 Aug. 2022 Data that might be used to infer a sensitive piece of information about a person is also sensitive, the court said.

Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 Amphibians and human brains Adding amphibians to the evolutionary puzzle allows researchers to infer how the brain and its cell types has changed over time, as well as the mechanisms behind regeneration.

Ashley Maynard, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 The only way astronomers have been able to infer its presence is via its interaction with gravity.

Robert Lea, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 The jets are one way astronomers can indirectly infer the presence of a black hole.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 July 2022 In a criminal case, jurors cannot infer anything from a defendant’s refusal to testify, but that does not hold true for civil cases.

New York Times, 8 June 2022 Paleontologists can infer the existence of legs based on sockets in some species’ outer shells and trace impressions.

Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 3 June 2022 And these signs only allow researchers to infer the state of consciousness based on outside measurements.

Leonardo De Cosmo, Scientific American, 12 July 2022 See More

单词	infers
释义	infer verb in·fer in-ˈfər inferred; inferring transitive verb 1 : to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises we see smoke and infer fire L. A. White compare imply 2 : guess, surmise your letter … allows me to infer that you are as well as ever O. W. Holmes †1935 3 a : to involve as a normal outcome of thought b : to point out : indicate this doth infer the zeal I had to see him William Shakespeare another survey … infers that two-thirds of all present computer installations are not paying for themselves H. R. Chellman 4 : suggest, hint are you inferring I'm incompetent? intransitive verb : to draw inferences men … have observed, inferred, and reasoned … to all kinds of results John Dewey inferable adjective or less commonly inferrible in-ˈfər-ə-bəl inferrer in-ˈfər-ər noun Synonyms conclude decide deduce derive extrapolate gather judge make out reason understand See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences May I remark here that although I seem to infer that private communication is an unholy mess of grammatical barbarism, … such is not my intent … V. Louise Higgins, "Approaching Usage in the Classroom," English Journal, March 1960 … I infer that Swinburne found an adequate outlet for the creative impulse in his poetry … T. S. Eliot, The Sacred Wood, 1920 Lucy … reseated herself with an alacrity and cheerfulness which seemed to infer that she could taste no greater delight … Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility, 1811 It's difficult to infer how these changes will affect ordinary citizens. Are you inferring that I'm wrong? Recent Examples on the Web In his email to CBS News, Esteller said the research means facial features could potentially be used to infer the presence of genetic mutations that could cause diseases like diabetes or Alzheimer's. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 29 Aug. 2022 Data that might be used to infer a sensitive piece of information about a person is also sensitive, the court said. Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 Amphibians and human brains Adding amphibians to the evolutionary puzzle allows researchers to infer how the brain and its cell types has changed over time, as well as the mechanisms behind regeneration. Ashley Maynard, The Conversation, 1 Sep. 2022 The only way astronomers have been able to infer its presence is via its interaction with gravity. Robert Lea, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 The jets are one way astronomers can indirectly infer the presence of a black hole. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 13 July 2022 In a criminal case, jurors cannot infer anything from a defendant’s refusal to testify, but that does not hold true for civil cases. New York Times, 8 June 2022 Paleontologists can infer the existence of legs based on sockets in some species’ outer shells and trace impressions. Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 3 June 2022 And these signs only allow researchers to infer the state of consciousness based on outside measurements. Leonardo De Cosmo, Scientific American, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle French or Latin; Middle French inferer, from Latin inferre, literally, to carry or bring into, from in- + ferre to carry — more at bear First Known Use 1528, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition infer verb in·fer in-ˈfər inferred; inferring 1 : to arrive at as a conclusion based on known facts I inferred he was sick from his cough. 2 : guess entry 1 sense 1 From the look on her face, I inferred she was lying. 3 : hint entry 2, suggest Are you inferring I'm guilty? Legal Definition infer verb in·fer in-ˈfər inferred; inferring transitive verb : to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises could infer acceptance of the offer from the offeree's response intransitive verb : to draw inferences infers verb present tense third-person singular of infer 1 as in derives to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance derives understands decides deduces extrapolates concludes thinks assumes speculates supposes ascertains reasons guesses interprets judges reads surmises gathers construes rationalizes contemplates makes out draws a conclusion philosophizes conjectures finds out dopes (out) 2 as in implies to convey an idea indirectly the results infer that there might be a problem with one piece of the equipment Synonyms & Similar Words implies indicates hints suggests alludes refers intimates insinuates signals mentions signifies signalizes points adverts smacks (of) smells (of) Antonyms & Near Antonyms declares proclaims announces explains elucidates describes delineates spells out See More
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