how to pronounce infer

/ˌɪnˈfɝ/

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infer is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of infer in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… it's easy to infer why good humor was …”

meanings of infer

verb:

To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply. (Now often considered incorrect, especially with a person as subject.).
To introduce (a subject) in speaking, writing etc.; to bring in.
To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
To cause, inflict (something) upon or to someone.

infer frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word infer occurs in english on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics infer can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that infer can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) education, science, and technology;

3) people, society, and culture;