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infer v

Infer means to reach a conclusion from evidence. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of infer

  • to reach a conclusion from evidence

Usage examples of infer

From the wet umbrella by the door, I inferred that someone had just come in from the rain.

The detective inferred from the broken window that the thief had entered from the alley.

You can infer that she was angry from her clenched jaw, even if she said nothing.

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