Infer from Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To reach a conclusion or make a guess about something based on information or evidence, rather than on direct statements.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Often used in academic, formal, or analytical contexts. Commonly followed by the source ('infer from his tone'), never 'infer to'. Learners may confuse 'infer' (receiving a message) with 'imply' (sending a message). 'Infer from' is more formal than 'guess from'.
उदाहरण वाक्य
We can infer from the results that the plan worked.
basic
You can infer from her smile that she is happy.
basic
Scientists infer from fossils what ancient animals looked like.
basic
I inferred from his silence that he didn’t want to join us.
natural
Can we really infer from those numbers that sales are rising?
natural
Nothing in his email let me infer from it what he wanted.
natural