infers

Verb

infer (third-person singular simple present infers, present participle inferring, simple past and past participle inferred)

1. (transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
   • It is dangerous to infer too much from martial bluster in British politics: at the first hint of trouble, channelling Churchill is a default tactic for beleaguered leaders of all sorts.2010 October 7, “Keep calm, but don't carry on”, in The Economist

   Synonyms:

   conclude, deduce, educe, construe

2. (often, proscribed, transitive) To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.
   • a. 1535, Thomas More, letter to Fryth
     the fyrste parte is not the proofe of the second. but rather contrarywyse the seconde inferreth well yͤ fyrst.

   Synonyms:

   imply, suggest, entail

3. (obsolete) To cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone.
   • faire Serena[…]fled fast away, afeard / Of villany to be to her inferd[…].1596, Edmund Spenser, “Book VI, Canto VIII”, in The Faerie Queene. […], London: […] [John Wolfe] for William Ponsonbie, →OCLC
4. (obsolete) To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in, to adduce.
   • Full well hath Clifford played the orator, / Inferring arguments of mighty force.c. 1591–1592 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Third Part of Henry the Sixt, […]”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard...