Sorry, Ms. Goldfine is incorrect. Infer - to draw a conclusion.
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in·fer [in-fur] Show IPA verb, in·ferred, in·fer·ring.
verb (used with object)
1.
to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
2.
(of facts, circumstances, statements, etc.) to indicate or involve as a conclusion; lead to.
3.
to guess; speculate; surmise.
4.
to hint; imply; suggest.5.
to draw a conclusion, as by reasoning.