infer

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infer

(verb)

Meaning

to deduce information from evidence

Example

"From the clues given, the detective could infer the suspect's motive."

Synonyms

deduceconcludederive

Antonyms

assumeignore

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'inferre', meaning to bring in.
Related word forms
  • verb: inferred
  • noun: inference

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