in·fer 
/ɪnˈfɚ/ verb
in·fers; in·ferred; in·fer·ring /ɪnˈfɚ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to form (an opinion) from evidence : to reach (a conclusion) based on known facts
▪ It's difficult to infer how these changes will affect ordinary citizens. — often + from ▪ She said she was pleased, but her true feelings could be inferred from the look of disappointment on her face. — often + that ▪ I inferred from his silence that he was angry about my decision. — compare imply 2 informal : to hint or suggest (something) : imply
▪ Are you inferring that I'm wrong? ◊Many people regard this use of infer as an error, but it occurs commonly in spoken English.
▪ It's difficult to infer how these changes will affect ordinary citizens. — often + from ▪ She said she was pleased, but her true feelings could be inferred from the look of disappointment on her face. — often + that ▪ I inferred from his silence that he was angry about my decision. — compare imply
▪ Are you inferring that I'm wrong? ◊Many people regard this use of infer as an error, but it occurs commonly in spoken English.
