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Synonyms of infer

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Another word for infer is deduce. Other synonyms of infer are imply, conclude and educe.

Synonyms and similar words for infer

verbTo introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from...

  • concludeTo deduce, to infer (develop a causal relation).
  • deduceTo reach (a conclusion) by applying rules of logic or other forms of reasoning to given premises or known facts.
  • educeTo infer or deduce (a result, theory etc.) from existing data or premises.
  • construeTo infer.

verbTo lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.

  • implyTo hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement.
  • suggest
  • entail

Meaning of infer

  1. verb To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
  2. verb To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.
  3. verb To cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone.

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Questions about synonyms of infer

What is another word for infer?
Infer has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deduce, imply, conclude and educe.
What does infer mean?
Infer means to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.

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