Imply or infer?
What’s the difference in meaning between imply and infer? If you’re scratching your head, it’s not surprising: many people get these two verbs confused. Here are two sentences in which the wrong one has been chosen:
X He seems to be inferring, only days after the appointment, that Michael is the wrong man for the job.
X May I imply from your reply that you would rather be in the Cabinet?