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