Definition of: infer

(in·fûr′) v. ·ferred, ·fer·ring v.t.
1. To derive by reasoning; conclude or accept from evidence or premises; deduce. Compare POSIT.
2. To involve or imply as a conclusion; give evidence of: said of facts, statements, etc.: His actions infer a motive.
3. Loosely, to imply; hint.
4. Obs. To bring in; advance; also, to cause.
—v.i.
5. To draw inferences. [<L inferre bring into <in- in + ferre bring, carry]
—in·fer′a·ble, in·fer′ri·ble adjective