Synonyms of infer

Verb


1. deduce, infer, deduct, derive, reason, reason out, conclude

usage: reason by deduction; establish by deduction

2. generalize, generalise, extrapolate, infer, reason, reason out, conclude

usage: draw from specific cases for more general cases

3. deduce, infer, reason, reason out, conclude

usage: conclude by reasoning; in logic

4. guess, infer, solve, work out, figure out, puzzle out, lick, work

usage: guess correctly; solve by guessing; "He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"

5. understand, infer, believe

usage: believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?"

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Definition and meaning of infer (Dictionary)