infer

1. (transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.Examples: "It is dangerous to infer too much from martial bluster in British politics: at the first hint of trouble, channelling Churchill is a default tactic for beleaguered leaders of all sorts."Synonyms: conclude, deduce, educe, construetransitive

2. (transitive, often proscribed) To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.Examples: "a. 1535, Thomas More, letter to Fryth the fyrste parte is not the proofe of the second. but rather contrarywyse the seconde inferreth well yͤ fyrst."; "This doth infer the zeal I had to see him."; "These and a thousand like propositions, which concurre in this purpose, do evidently inferre [translating sonnent] some thing beyond patient expecting of death it selfe to be suffered in this life[…]."Synonyms: imply, suggest, entailoftenproscribedtransitive

3. (obsolete) To cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone.Examples: "faire Serena[…]fled fast away, afeard / Of villany to be to her inferd[…]."obsolete

4. (obsolete) To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in, to adduce.Examples: "Full well hath Clifford played the orator, / Inferring arguments of mighty force."obsolete