infer

verb

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

   “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.”

2. (often, proscribed, transitive)To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.

   “a. 1535, Thomas More, letter to Fryth the fyrste parte is not the proofe of the second. but rather contrarywyse the seconde inferreth well yͤ fyrst.”

   “This doth infer the zeal I had to see him.”

   “These and a thousand like propositions, which concurre in this purpose, do evidently inferre [translating sonnent] some thing beyond patient expecting of death it selfe to be suffered in this life[…].”

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

   “faire Serena[…]fled fast away, afeard / Of villany to be to her inferd[…].”

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

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