In truth, the meanings of infer and imply have overlapped since the 16th century, making the need for a distinction a matter of preference.

INFERRING definition: using reasoning or evidence to derive or conclude something. See examples of inferring used in a sentence.

To infer means 'to deduce', and is used in the construction to infer something from something: I inferred from what she said that she had not been well. To imply (sense 1) means 'to suggest, to insinuate' …

When you're pointing, for instance, they're inferring what you want, what direction it is you're suggesting they go.

When you infer, you listen closely to someone and guess at things they mean but haven't actually said. It’s like guessing, but not making wild guesses. You're making deductions — guesses based on logic.

Laura's comment about being a seasoned traveller was also annoying, inferring that Sophie was not. And I didn't like what he was inferring about Hoffman's state of mind. → See infer.... Click for English …

We infer something from what somebody else says. The main difference between these two words is that a speaker can imply, but a listener can only infer. … [ + that clause ] He inferred that she was …

To infer means `to deduce', and is used in the construction to infer something from something: I inferred from what she said that she had not been well. To imply (sense 1) means `to suggest, to insinuate' …

INFER definition: to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence. See examples of infer used in a sentence.

Are you inferring that I'm wrong? Many people regard this use of infer as an error, but it occurs commonly in spoken English.