verb🔗ShareTo introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence."Seeing muddy footprints inside, I am inferring that someone came in from the garden. "logicphilosophycommunicationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply. (Now often considered incorrect, especially with a person as subject.)"The teacher's silence during the presentation inferred a lack of approval. "languagecommunicationlinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone."The new law is inferring a heavy tax burden upon small business owners. "actioncursesufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in.""After discussing the weather, the teacher started inferring the topic of climate change into the lesson." "languagecommunicationwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of one who infers something; the drawing of an inference."The teacher marked down points for inferring answers without showing the work. "mindlogiccommunicationphilosophyeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
