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IMPLY / INFER   Imply means to state indirectly.  To infer means to deduce.   Imply The verb 'to imply' means to state indirectly (i.e. to include a suggestion in a message). Examples: His speech on transitioning to today's needs strongly implies that the typist pool will be made redundant. Would I like a pack of mints?  What are you implying?  I don't have bad breath, do I? Infer The verb 'to infer' means to deduce (i.e. to extract a suggestion from a message). Examples: The reader can easily infer that Sarah needs the money but is too proud to ask for charity. Am I right to infer you think my team removed the safety valve? Is that what you're implying?

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