Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfɜːr/

Definitions

• Verb (v): To deduce something as logical consequence from specific facts or evidence; to arrive at a conclusion based on reasoning rather than direct evidence. For example: “From his body language, I inferred that he was not interested in the conversation.”

  “The detective inferred from the footprints that the suspect had been at the scene.”

• Verb (v): In a more formal or technical context, to derive by reasoning; to conclude or interpret information indirectly. For example: “Scientists inferred patterns of migration from DNA analysis.”

Phrases

• “To infer something from something else”: To draw a conclusion based on what one has observed or learned.
• “To make an inference”: The act of deducing or inferring a conclusion based on premises.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “Based on the witness’s testimony, the jury was able to infer the defendant’s guilt.”
• “She inferred from his silence that he was upset about the news.”

Synonyms

• Deduce
• Conclude
• Interpret
• Gather
• Imply
• Suggest
• Read between the lines
• Guess
• Indicate
• Derive