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Originally Posted by JCC
If the dictionary definition of infer is to imply, no matter how far down the list it is, then I see no reason why I shouldn't use it as such.
If it makes you feel better I'll say 'I inferred from the article that the doctor isn't homophobic but the MP is', but I class it as correct anyway.
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You can find "ain't" in the dictionary, too.
As a writer, do you think it's acceptable to write that way?
If you do, go on using "infer" in that way.
If you don't...