infers

verb

Definition of infersnext
present tense third-person singular of infer
1
as in derives
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone

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Relevance
2
as in implies
to convey an idea indirectly the results infer that there might be a problem with one piece of the equipment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infers
  1. derives
  2. implies
  3. understands
  4. indicates
  5. decides
  6. suggests
Verb
  • The common name derives from the pioneers’ use of the seeds as a coffee substitute.
    Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Only, for the most part, such success derives from catalogue acquisitions, while the streamers devote the brunt of their investment obligations towards live-action.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of derives
Verb
  • Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of implies
Verb
  • More than four months on, however, Deadline understands the police force has made little progress.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Swift understands that stardom isn't a solo pursuit.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • The yellow section indicates the tsunami hazard area.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The potential game changer, announced jointly by ABC and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, indicates a significant shift in how audiences can engage with one of the world’s most prestigious awards shows.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • In this place, no one decides for others.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • How The Times decides who gets an obituary.
    Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decides
Verb
  • Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The discovery that these ancient genes can drive pluripotency in mice suggests that the genetic foundation for multicellularity was laid long before animals emerged.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggests
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