in•fer
Pronunciation: (in-fûr'), [key] — v., -ferred, -fer•ring.
—v.t. - to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
- (of facts, circumstances, statements, etc.) to indicate or involve as a conclusion; lead to.
- to guess; speculate; surmise.
- to hint; imply; suggest.
—v.i. - to draw a conclusion, as by reasoning.
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