English Synonym Finder

infer

Definitions

To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

To surmise or guess based on available facts or premises.

Examples

From his tone of voice, I could infer that he was not happy with the decision.

Scientists often infer the existence of distant planets by observing the gravitational pull on nearby stars.

Synonyms

deduce conclude surmise gather reason derive extrapolate

Antonyms

misinterpret misunderstand ignore disregard overlook