Search
Select the dictionary language
to infer
01
to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter
Transitive: to infer sth | to infer that
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
infer
3rd person singular
infers
Present participle
inferring
Past simple
inferred
Past participle
inferred
Examples
After observing the pattern of behavior, the detective could infer that the suspect was familiar with the victim.
02
to suggest or hint at something indirectly
Transitive: to infer a meaning
Examples
The artist used symbolism to infer deeper meanings in the painting, inviting viewers to interpret for themselves.
03
to make an educated guess or form an opinion
Transitive: to infer that
Examples
She inferred that he was upset because he wasn’t speaking much.
04
to make conclusions or assumptions based on information
Intransitive
Examples
He didn't need to ask; he could just infer from the atmosphere.
Lexical Tree
inference
infer
