Pesquisar
to infer
01
inferir, deduzir
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
sugerir, insinuar
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.
O artista usou simbolismo para sugerir significados mais profundos na pintura, convidando os espectadores a interpretar por si mesmos.
The teacher 's raised eyebrow seemed to infer a warning to the noisy students.
A sobrancelha levantada do professor parecia insinuar um aviso aos alunos barulhentos.
03
inferir, deduzir
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.
Ela deduziu que ele estava chateado porque não estava falando muito.
The detective inferred the criminal ’s identity from the clues left at the scene.
O detetive deduziu a identidade do criminoso a partir das pistas deixadas na cena.
04
inferir, deduzir
to make conclusions or assumptions based on information
Intransitive
Example
He did n't need to ask; he could just infer from the atmosphere.
Ele não precisou perguntar; ele pôde apenas deduzir a partir da atmosfera.
I tried to infer from their actions, but it was unclear.
Eu tentei deduzir a partir de suas ações, mas não estava claro.
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