Infer means to conclude something from evidence and reasoning, even if it's not explicitly stated. It involves reading between the lines, drawing conclusions from what is implied rather than what is explicitly stated.
Here are some other words with similar meanings:
* Deduce
* Conclude
* Surmise
* Imply
* Gather
* Understand (in the sense of grasping the implied meaning)
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