infer

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A verb used to indicate the act of deducing or concluding something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

1. Deduce or reasonB2formal

   To reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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   • From the clues, the detective inferred that the butler was guilty.
   • We can infer from her tone that she was upset.
   • The scientist inferred the existence of a new particle from the data.

   Synonymsconcludededucederiveextrapolategatherreasonsurmisework out

2. Generalize from specificsC1formal

   To derive a general principle from specific instances.

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   • The researcher inferred a general rule from the observed patterns.
   • From several case studies, we can infer broader trends.
   • He inferred that all swans are white after seeing only white ones.

   Synonymsextrapolategeneralizeinduce

   Antonymsconfirmsubstantiateverify

3. Conclude logicallyC1formal

   To arrive at a conclusion through logical reasoning, especially in formal logic.

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   • In logic, we infer a conclusion from the premises.
   • The philosopher inferred that the argument was valid.
   • From the given statements, we can infer that the theorem holds.

   Synonymsconcludededucederiveextrapolatereason

4. Guess correctlyB2informal

   To solve or determine something by making an educated guess.

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   • She inferred the answer to the riddle after a moment of thought.
   • He inferred the password from the hints provided.
   • They inferred the solution to the puzzle by process of elimination.

   Synonymsascertainconcludeconjecturededucedivinefigure outreasonsurmisework out

5. Believe or assumeB2formal

   To form an opinion or belief about something based on available information.

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   • I infer that you are not interested in the proposal.
   • From his silence, she inferred that he agreed.
   • We can infer that the company is doing well from its stock price.

   Synonymsassumeconcludeconjecturededucegatherpresumereasonsurmise