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.
مثالها
3 از 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.
خانواده کلمه
راهنمای حفظ
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'.
آزمون سریع
Based on the evidence presented in court, what can we ____ about the suspect's motive?
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مثالها
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.
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
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
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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).
نکات کاربردی
Use 'infer' when you are the one receiving information and making a logical leap. It is primarily used in analytical, academic, or investigative contexts.
اشتباهات رایج
Many learners use 'infer' when they actually mean 'imply'. Remember: The sender implies; the receiver infers.
راهنمای حفظ
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'.
ریشه کلمه
Derived from the Latin 'inferre', which means 'to bring in' or 'to carry in'.
الگوهای دستوری
بافت فرهنگی
The concept of 'inferring' is central to the English legal system and scientific method, where direct proof isn't always available.
آزمون سریع
Based on the evidence presented in court, what can we ____ about the suspect's motive?
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