draw an inference

VERB

track/track down

Synonyms

WEAK

apprehend be hot on the trail beat the bushes bird-dog bring to light capture catch chase cover dig up discover do dog dog footsteps of expose ferret out find go after hunt piece together put together run down scout shadow smell out sniff out stalk stick to tail trace trail travel traverse unearth

Antonyms

WEAK

run away

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But will the judge "draw an inference" that Mr Morgan not giving evidence suggests he was involved?

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2023

"Sanctions could include monetary fines, or even adverse decisions about the case, such as allowing the jury to draw an inference in favor of Dominion as to particular issues."

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2023

"This is a civil case — so the court can draw an inference of liability. This is exactly what the AG was hoping to achieve. The case is now even stronger," he wrote.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2022

The allegation is somewhat strongly put; yet we shall assume it to be correct, on condition of being allowed to draw an inference.

From Practical Essays by Bain, Alexander

"We must be approaching the Mississippi," said Henry, who was quick to draw an inference from these new conditions.

From The Young Trailers A Story of Early Kentucky by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

draw an inference

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