Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning, without it being explicitly stated.
Infer
/ɪnˈfɜː/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I infer that he was the cause of your disgust?"
From her tone, I could infer she was disappointed.
After viewing the evidence, we infer a different outcome.
Etymology:
The word infer comes from the Latin term inferre, meaning to bring in or to deduce, which is a combination of in- meaning in, into and ferre meaning to bear or carry.
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