infer
verb (used with object)
to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence.
are inferring
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present progressiveof infer.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"He only invested his income to earn interest. He was not doing any other work in form of private work like you are inferring," Paul Ibe told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2023
But because the study could not directly measure ancient methane, the scientists are inferring its presence based on this “proxy” evidence — Weldeab’s specialty.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 24, 2022
Prosecutors are inferring that Manafort associates himself with “despicable people and therefore he’s despicable,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2018
A frequently cited study purporting to prove otherwise was meretricious: It stressed income levels of Zip codes where NEA-funded institutions are, inferring that institutions located in low-income areas are serving low-income people.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 15, 2017
But, my ingenious friend." cried Fellowes, with some warmth, "you are inferring a little too fast for the premises.
From The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic by Henry Rogers
