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How to pronounce “infer”

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Pronunciation guide for infer

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of infer with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
My Quest to Cure Prion Disease — Before It’s Too LateUntil recently, this was a process we could only infer.
Definition summary
(transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence. [from 16th c.]

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How to pronounce infer

My Quest to Cure Prion Disease — Before It’s Too Late

Until recently, this was a process we could only infer.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “infer”

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence. [from 16th c.]
  • (transitive, often proscribed) To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply. [from 16th c.]
  • (obsolete) To cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone. [16th–18th c.]
  • (obsolete) To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in, to adduce. [16th–18th c.]

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