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Infer Definition & Meaning

infer
verb
  1. reason by deduction; establish by deduction
  2. draw from specific cases for more general cases
  3. conclude by reasoning; in logic
  4. guess correctly; solve by guessing; "He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize"
  5. believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?"

"Infer" in song lyrics

See how infer is used in real songs:

  • "Oh, did I lose you at infer?"
    Fort Minor — Get Me Gone
  • "Bust his here, man ya cats just infer"
    McGruff f/ Shugar Diamonds — Exquisite

Words that rhyme with infer

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Frequently asked questions

What does infer mean?
reason by deduction; establish by deduction draw from specific cases for more general cases conclude by reasoning; in logic guess correctly; solve by guessing; "He guessed the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize" believe to be the case; "I understand you have no previous experience?"
What part of speech is infer?
Infer is a verb.
How many definitions does infer have?
Infer has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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