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infer
/ɪnˈfɜː/
[/ɪnˈfɜː/]
to work out indirectly
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Definition
To infer is to work out something from clues rather than from a direct statement. Readers infer meaning that is not stated openly.
Example
We can infer that the character was nervous.
We can infer that the character was nervous.
Etymology
From Latin 'inferre' meaning to bring in.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in reading exams asking for hidden meaning.