Definition of Infer

Verb: infer (inferred,inferring) in'fur

(logic) reason by deduction; establish by deduction
- deduce, deduct, derive
Draw from specific cases for more general cases
- generalize, generalise [Brit], extrapolate
Conclude by reasoning; in logic
- deduce
Guess correctly; solve by guessing
"He inferred the right number of beans in the jar and won the prize";
- guess
Believe to be the case
- understand