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Infer vs Apply - What's the difference?

infer | apply |


In lang=en terms the difference between infer and apply

is that infer is to lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply (now often considered incorrect, especially with a person as subject) while apply is to pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between infer and apply

is that infer is (obsolete) to introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc; to bring in while apply is (obsolete) to visit.

As verbs the difference between infer and apply

is that infer is to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence while apply is to lay or place; to put or adjust (one thing to another);—with to; as, to apply the hand to the breast; to apply medicaments to a diseased part of the body.

As an adjective apply is

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Infer vs Contribute - What's the difference?

infer | contribute |


As verbs the difference between infer and contribute

is that infer is to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence while contribute is to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole.

Infer vs Hypothesize - What's the difference?

infer | hypothesize |


As verbs the difference between infer and hypothesize

is that infer is to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence while hypothesize is to hypothesise.

Infer vs Perceive - What's the difference?

infer | perceive |


As verbs the difference between infer and perceive

is that infer is to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence while perceive is to see, to be aware of, to understand.

Gossamer vs Infer - What's the difference?

gossamer | infer |


As a noun gossamer

is a fine film or strand as of cobwebs, floating in the air or caught on bushes etc.

As an adjective gossamer

is tenuous, light, filmy or delicate.

As a verb infer is

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

Elicit vs Infer - What's the difference?

elicit | infer |


In obsolete terms the difference between elicit and infer

is that elicit is elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident while infer is to introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in.

As an adjective elicit

is elicited; drawn out; made real; open; evident.

Deliberate vs Infer - What's the difference?

deliberate | infer |


As verbs the difference between deliberate and infer

is that deliberate is to consider carefully while infer is to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.

As an adjective deliberate

is done on purpose; intentional.

Infer vs Time - What's the difference?

infer | time |


As a verb infer

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

As a noun time is

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Cite vs Infer - What's the difference?

cite | infer |


As an adjective cite

is full, brim-full.

As a noun cite

is wedge, short spear or stick.

As a verb infer is

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

Infer vs Infant - What's the difference?

infer | infant |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between infer and infant

is that infer is (obsolete) to introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc; to bring in while infant is (obsolete) to bear or bring forth (a child); to produce, in general.

As verbs the difference between infer and infant

is that infer is to introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence while infant is (obsolete) to bear or bring forth (a child); to produce, in general.

As a noun infant is

a very young human being, from birth to somewhere between six months and two years of age, needing almost constant care and/or attention.

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