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to infer
01
dedurre
to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter
Transitive: to infer sth | to infer that
Example
After observing the pattern of behavior, the detective could infer that the suspect was familiar with the victim.
Teachers often ask students to infer the meaning of words from the context of a sentence.
02
suggerire, insinuare
to suggest or hint at something indirectly
Transitive: to infer a meaning
Example
The artist used symbolism to infer deeper meanings in the painting, inviting viewers to interpret for themselves.
L'artista ha usato il simbolismo per insinuare significati più profondi nel dipinto, invitando gli spettatori a interpretare per conto loro.
The teacher 's raised eyebrow seemed to infer a warning to the noisy students.
Il sopracciglio alzato dell'insegnante sembrava suggerire un avvertimento agli studenti rumorosi.
03
inferire, dedurre
to make an educated guess or form an opinion
Transitive: to infer that
Example
She inferred that he was upset because he was n’t speaking much.
Lei dedusse che lui fosse turbato perché non parlava molto.
The detective inferred the criminal ’s identity from the clues left at the scene.
Il detective ha dedotto l'identità del criminale dagli indizi lasciati sulla scena.
04
dedurre, concludere
to make conclusions or assumptions based on information
Intransitive
Example
He did n't need to ask; he could just infer from the atmosphere.
Non doveva chiedere; poteva semplicemente dedurre dall'atmosfera.
I tried to infer from their actions, but it was unclear.
Ho provato a dedurre dalle loro azioni, ma non era chiaro.
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