B2 noun خنثی

infer

/ɪnˈfɜːr/

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

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1

From 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.

2

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.

3

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

اسم
inference
Verb
infer
قید
inferentially
صفت
inferential
مرتبط
inferrer
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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?

درسته!

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مثال‌ها

1

From her silence, I could infer that she wasn't happy with the news.

everyday

From her silence, I could conclude that she wasn't happy with the news.

2

The jury may infer intent from the defendant's actions prior to the incident.

formal

The jury may conclude the person's intention based on what they did before the event.

3

You can't just infer I'm mad just because I didn't text back immediately!

informal

You can't assume I am angry just because I did not reply to your message right away.

4

Researchers infer the temperature of ancient climates by studying ice core samples.

academic

Scientists determine the temperature of past climates by analyzing samples of old ice.

5

We can infer from the sales data that our marketing strategy needs adjustment.

business

We can conclude from the sales figures that our advertising plan needs to be changed.

خانواده کلمه

اسم
inference
Verb
infer
قید
inferentially
صفت
inferential
مرتبط
inferrer

ترکیب‌های رایج

infer from to conclude based on specific evidence
reasonably infer to make a logical and fair conclusion
difficult to infer hard to reach a conclusion from the given info
infer a meaning to figure out a meaning that isn't stated
statistically infer to reach a conclusion using data analysis

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

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

infer vs imply

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).

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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.

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اشتباهات رایج

Many learners use 'infer' when they actually mean 'imply'. Remember: The sender implies; the receiver infers.

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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'.

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ریشه کلمه

Derived from the Latin 'inferre', which means 'to bring in' or 'to carry in'.

الگوهای دستوری

verb + that clause (e.g., 'infer that...') verb + from + noun (e.g., 'infer from the evidence') past tense: inferred (note the double 'r')
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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?

درسته!

پاسخ صحیح این است: a

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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boo

B2

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