infer

Meanings

• Verb

  To draw a conclusion or make an inference from given facts or evidence.

  - "From the data provided, we can infer that sales have increased."
  - "The detective was able to infer the thief's identity from the clues."

• Verb

  To understand or perceive something intuitively or implicitly.

  - "She was able to infer his intentions from his body language."
  - "From context, I was able to infer the meaning of the word."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈfɝ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453544"

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Synonyms

assume , conclude , construe , deduce , educe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with infer
adverse , inferno , prefer , severe

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Variants

List of all variants of infer that leads to same result
infer , inferable , inferred , inferrer , inferrers , inferrible , inferring , infers

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inferre' meaning 'to carry in, to bring in'. Infer comes from the same root as 'information'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'infer' is also used in astronomy to refer to the lower regions of the solar system.

2. The word 'infernal' comes from the Latin word 'inferus', meaning 'under' or 'below'. It is often used to describe something that is hellish or demonic.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deduction: A type of logical reasoning where a conclusion is drawn based on given facts or premises.

2. Induction: A type of logical reasoning where a general rule is derived from specific observations.

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Quotes

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1. … I "infer" that Swinburne found an adequate outlet for the creative impulse in his poetry …

   - T. S. Eliot,{it}The Sacred Wood{/it},1920

2. Lucy … reseated herself with an alacrity and cheerfulness which seemed to "infer" that she could taste no greater delight …

   - Jane Austen,{it}Sense and Sensibility{/it},1811

3. 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",{"source"=>"{it}English Journal{/it}", "aqdate"=>"March 1960"}

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Culture

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Infer has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the act of making deductions or drawing conclusions. One famous example is Sherlock Holmes' ability to infer important details from seemingly insignificant observations.

How to Memorize "infer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of making a conclusion or drawing an inference based on given facts or evidence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the verb 'infer' with the concept of making a conclusion or drawing an inference.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'I N Fer' where 'N' stands for 'New' and 'Fer' stands for 'Facts' to help remember the meaning of infer.

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