Verb

(inferr)

To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.

* 2010 , "Keep calm, but don't carry on", The Economist , 7 Oct 2010:

It is dangerous to infer too much from martial bluster in British politics: at the first hint of trouble, channelling Churchill is a default tactic for beleaguered leaders of all sorts.

To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply. (Now often considered incorrect, especially with a person as subject.)

*, II.3:

These and a thousand like propositions, which concurre in this purpose, do evidently inferre .

* Shakespeare

This doth infer the zeal I had to see him.

* Sir Thomas More

The first part is not the proof of the second, but rather contrariwise, the second inferreth well the first.

(obsolete) To cause, inflict (something) (upon) or (to) someone.

* 1596 , (Edmund Spenser), The Faerie Queene , VI.8:

faire Serena.

(obsolete) To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in.

* Shakespeare

Full well hath Clifford played the orator, / Inferring arguments of mighty force.

Verb

(en verb)

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

* (John Locke)

Some ideas are suggested to the mind by all the ways of sensation and reflection.

* {{quote-news, year=2011, date=December 14, author=Angelique Chrisafis, work=Guardian

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To make one suppose; cause one to suppose (something).

* {{quote-news, year=2012, date=May 24, author=Nathan Rabin, work=The Onion AV Club

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* {{quote-magazine, date=2013-08-16, author= Sarah Boseley

, volume=189, issue=10, page=15, magazine=(The Guardian Weekly) , title= Children shun vegetables and fruit , passage=The [British Heart Foundation's] data […] suggests there has been little improvement in eating, drinking and exercise habits in spite of the concern about obesity and the launch of the government's child measurement programme, which warns parents if their children are overweight. About a third of under-16s across the UK are either overweight or obese.}}

To ask for without demanding.

To recommend.

* , chapter=19

, title= The Mirror and the Lamp , passage=Nothing was too small to receive attention, if a supervising eye could suggest improvements likely to conduce to the common welfare. Mr. Gordon Burnage, for instance, personally visited dust-bins and back premises, accompanied by a sort of village bailiff, going his round like a commanding officer doing billets.}}

(obsolete) To seduce; to prompt to evil; to tempt.

* (William Shakespeare)

Knowing that tender youth is soon suggested .