infer
To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.
Beispiele
3 von 5From her silence, I could infer that she wasn't happy with the news.
From her silence, I could conclude that she wasn't happy with the news.
The jury may infer intent from the defendant's actions prior to the incident.
The jury may conclude the person's intention based on what they did before the event.
You can't just infer I'm mad just because I didn't text back immediately!
You can't assume I am angry just because I did not reply to your message right away.
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Merkhilfe
Think of the 'in' in 'infer' as 'in-take'. You are taking in clues to find an answer. Also, 'infer' and 'interpret' both start with 'i'.
Schnelles Quiz
Based on the evidence presented in court, what can we ____ about the suspect's motive?
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: a
Beispiele
From her silence, I could infer that she wasn't happy with the news.
everydayFrom her silence, I could conclude that she wasn't happy with the news.
The jury may infer intent from the defendant's actions prior to the incident.
formalThe jury may conclude the person's intention based on what they did before the event.
You can't just infer I'm mad just because I didn't text back immediately!
informalYou can't assume I am angry just because I did not reply to your message right away.
Researchers infer the temperature of ancient climates by studying ice core samples.
academicScientists determine the temperature of past climates by analyzing samples of old ice.
We can infer from the sales data that our marketing strategy needs adjustment.
businessWe can conclude from the sales figures that our advertising plan needs to be changed.
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Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
draw an inference
to make a conclusion based on evidence
infer the meaning
to understand the hidden message
infer a relationship
to conclude that two things are connected
Wird oft verwechselt mit
To imply is to suggest something indirectly (the speaker's action), while to infer is to conclude something from those suggestions (the listener's action).
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'infer' when you are the one receiving information and making a logical leap. It is primarily used in analytical, academic, or investigative contexts.
Häufige Fehler
Many learners use 'infer' when they actually mean 'imply'. Remember: The sender implies; the receiver infers.
Merkhilfe
Think of the 'in' in 'infer' as 'in-take'. You are taking in clues to find an answer. Also, 'infer' and 'interpret' both start with 'i'.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'inferre', which means 'to bring in' or 'to carry in'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
The concept of 'inferring' is central to the English legal system and scientific method, where direct proof isn't always available.
Schnelles Quiz
Based on the evidence presented in court, what can we ____ about the suspect's motive?
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: a
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