Deduce and Infer

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Deduce

Deduce verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.
Usage example: I can deduce from the simple observation of your behavior that you're trying to hide something from me
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Infer is a synonym for deduce in conclude topic. In some cases you can use "Infer" instead a verb "Deduce", when it comes to topics like activity, reason, work out, reach a conclusion. popular alternative
Nearby Words: deduction, deductive, deducing

Infer

Infer verb - To form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information.
Usage example: he inferred that she had left because her coat was gone
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Antonyms for Infer
Deduce is a synonym for infer in conclude topic. You can use "Deduce" instead a verb "Infer", if it concerns topics such as activity, reason, reach a conclusion. popular alternative
Nearby Words: inference, inferred, inferable, inferring

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connection deduce connection infer connection
name deduce name infer name
presence deduce presence infer presence
time deduce time infer time
Other words: identity, bit, information, details, age, existence, emotions.
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