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infer verb (inferred, inferring) 1 tr & intr to conclude or judge from facts, observation and deduction. 2 colloq to imply or suggest. inferable or inferrable adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from Latin inferre to bring in.

infer

The meaning given in sense 2 is common, but is still subject to disapproval.

RECOMMENDATION: avoid it if you are talking or writing to someone who is likely to be precise about the use of language. Use imply or suggest.

infer verb (inferred, inferring) 1 tr & intr to conclude or judge from facts, observation and deduction. 2 colloq to imply or suggest. inferable or inferrable adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from Latin inferre to bring in.

infer

The meaning given in sense 2 is common, but is still subject to disapproval.

RECOMMENDATION: avoid it if you are talking or writing to someone who is likely to be precise about the use of language. Use imply or suggest.

infer verb (inferred, inferring) 1 tr & intr to conclude or judge from facts, observation and deduction. 2 colloq to imply or suggest. inferable or inferrable adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from Latin inferre to bring in.

infer

The meaning given in sense 2 is common, but is still subject to disapproval.

RECOMMENDATION: avoid it if you are talking or writing to someone who is likely to be precise about the use of language. Use imply or suggest.