deduce
Translation
to deduce, to infer, to conclude
Examples
We can deduce the answer from the evidence.
We can deduce the answer from the evidence.
He deduced that she was not happy.
He deduced that she was not happy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to form an opinion about sth. based on information. We can deduce the meaning from the context.
((that ...)) to conclude that something is true. I deduced that he had been there before.
Similar Words
Synonyms: infer, conclude, surmise; Antonyms: assume, guess
Etymology
From Latin 'deducere' (to lead down, derive), from 'de-' (down, away) + 'ducere' (to lead). To 'lead' a conclusion from the facts.
Memory Tips
Think of a detective like Sherlock Holmes. He doesn't guess; he 'deduces' the truth from the clues.